Hydroelectric Power Generation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating hydroelectric power generation facilities. These facilities use water power to drive a turbine and produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.
Top Careers in this Sector
Production Occupations
51-0000
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Plant and System Operators
51-8000
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
51-8010
Power Plant Operators
51-8013
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9000
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-0000
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-0000
Business Operations Specialists
13-1000
Management Occupations
11-0000
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
49-9051
Engineers
17-2000
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-0000
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
17-2070
Electrical Engineers
17-2071
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers
49-9040
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
49-9041
Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-0000
Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
49-1000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$110,108
Growth Rate
+1.70%
Active Roles
135