Alaska Hydropower jobs: 448 employed (2024)

Hydropower sub-sector breakdown in Alaska

Alaska vs. the hydropower leader, median, and bottom

Hydropower roles and pay in Alaska

NAICS industry mix for Alaska clean-energy jobs

Full USEER workbook line items for Alaska

Representative tasks for hydropower workers

• Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures. (Core)
• Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools. (Core)
• Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site. (Core)
• Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards. (Core)
• Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities. (Core)
• Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools. (Core)
• Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms. (Core)
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility. (Core)
• Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes. (Supplemental)
• Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects. (Supplemental)
• Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids. (Core)
• Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites. (Supplemental)

Education & training paths into hydropower