Careers
Plain-language guides to what people in a career do, the skills it asks for and how to get there. Careers with a bright outlook are marked.
Water/Wastewater Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Web Administrators
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Web and Digital Interface Designers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Wind Energy Development Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Wind Energy Operations Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree