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130.362.9 The student understands the opportunities and careers in fields related to physical and mechanical systems. Engineers must possess strong technical communication skills. To interview for an engineering career, the engineer must first research the career opportunities available in engineering. Green Energy is a growing field in the engineering industry. 2 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 3 Is a renewable energy source. Is heat from within the Earth. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). Geothermal Energy Is a renewable energy source. It is organic material made from plants and animals; contains stored energy from the sun. Biomass Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 4 Is a renewable energy source. Produces the most electricity in the United States. Accounts for 6% of total U.S. electricity generation and 67% of generation from renewables in 2008. Hydropower Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 5 Is a non-renewable energy source. It is gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane. Most gasoline is made from crude oil, formed from remains of plants and animals (diatoms) that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. Diesel fuel is used in diesel engines found in most freight trucks, trains, buses, boats, and farm and construction vehicles. Propane is an energy-rich gas that is found mixed with natural gas and oil. Petroleum Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 6 Is a renewable energy source. Is the suns rays (solar radiation) that reach the Earth. May be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat and electricity. Solar Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 7 Is a renewable energy. Its energy from the wind caused by moving air masses. The movement is caused by temperature and pressure differences in the atmosphere.. Wind Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

A career is an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework: She sought a career as an engineer. A career is ones calling in life. A career is ones chosen pursuit. 8 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Few industries are guaranteed such fast global growth as Green Energy. Green Energy Careers help preserve or enhance the environment. They help reduce the use of natural resources, such as oil and gas, while improving energy efficiency, and/or lowering pollution. Individuals with traditional workforce skills may only need to acquire some additional knowledge about green practices or minimal training to become an active participant in the green economy. 9 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

In this lesson, we will explore Green Energy Careers which currently exist in the areas of: 1. Biomass Energy 2. Geothermal Energy 3. Hydropower Energy 4. Petroleum Energy 5. Solar Energy 6. Wind Energy 10 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

A career in bioenergy requires a variety of specialties and skills. If bioenergy becomes more commercially profitable, the number of bioenergy-related jobs could increase. More farmers and foresters will be necessary to produce and harvest biomass resources. 11 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Agricultural Specialist - serve as expert and technical consultants in the inspection, intelligence, analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities related to the importation of agricultural/commercial commodities at the various ports of entry. 12 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Additional direct and indirect careers in rural areas of the country. Farmers - a person who raises living organisms for food or raw materials. Foresters - a person who practices forestry, or the science, art, and profession of managing forests. 13 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The Geothermal Energy industry employs both skilled workers and those with professional degrees. Developing hot water reservoirs requires the following types of employees. Geologist - scientist who gathers and interprets data pertaining to the rocks of the Earth's crust. 14 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Reservoir engineer - responsible for what goes on thousands of feet below the surface of the Earth. Evaluate field performance by performing reservoir modeling studies and explore opportunities to maximize the value of both exploration and production properties to enhance hydrocarbon production. 15 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Mud loggers - monitor natural gas entering the drilling mud stream, and draw well logs for use by oil company geologists. Rock cuttings circulated to the surface in drilling mud are sampled and analyzed. 16 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The Geothermal Energy industry employs both skilled workers and those with professional degrees. Developing hot water reservoirs requires the following types of employees. Hydraulic engineer an engineer that studies hydraulics. The branch of civil engineering dealing with the use and control of water in motion and with the design and construction of such public works as dams or bridges. 17 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Environmental scientists and engineers may participate in research and development (R&D) efforts through private companies, national laboratories, and universities. Biologist - a scientist devoted to and producing results in biology through the study of life. Ecologist - a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment. 18 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

If the Hydropower project also involves managing the reservoir and the surrounding land, the developer will also hire: Recreation planner - concerned with developing and protecting natural resources to assure recreational opportunities for the general public. 19 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Petroleum Engineers will: 1. Discover oil and gas in the future. 2. Determine best drilling methods to find oil and gas deep in the earth. 3. Manage production when oil and gas are drained from underground. 20 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Petroleum Engineers work in teams to: 1. Use creative solutions to find oil and gas 2. Understand rock formations 3. Analyze oil and gas fields qualities 4. Monitor drilling and production 5. Design equipment, processes so maximum amount of oil and gas is recovered 6. Manage drilling of oil and gas wells 7. Ensure operation runs smoothly and safely 21 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Petroleum Engineers work in a variety of settings: High seas Remote jungles Vast deserts Mountain ranges In laboratories Offices Outdoor sites 22 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Opportunities for Petroleum Engineers are great! 1. Hot job market Severe worker shortage for the next 10 years and more 2. Excellent pay Highest starting salary of any engineering degree 3. Graduates in demand Scholarships available 4. Choice of work environment Varied work situations, global locations, field or office 5. Fast track career Industry promotes from within to fill managerial positions 23 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Lets take a look at some of the top jobs in the solar energy industry. 1. Urban Planner: Careers in this field are in huge demand. The skill set of urban planners who conduct contingency planning are badly needed in our pursuit to reduce our carbon footprint. Positions in Urban Planning are expected to rise by over 15% over the next 5+ years. 24 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

2. Solar Operations Engineer: Engineers in this position are faced with the task of designing new solar systems, then supervising and inspecting the structures during construction, which makes them the architects of the entire facility operation. They are also involved in monitoring and testing the correlation between old and new solar energy facilities. 25 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

3. Environmental Engineer: This position has some pretty big shoes to fill. The objective of these engineers is to prevent further deterioration of our planet by limiting soil erosion, global warming, acid rain and ozone depletion. The next 7 or so years should see employment opportunities in this field rise by as much as 25%. 26 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

4. Solar Lab Technician: Companies are seeking technicians with design, production, installation and testing skills involved with solar energy technologies. With the increase of homes and commercial buildings investing in solar energy, so increases the need to find skilled professionals with the knowledge to get the job done. 27 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

5. Solar Power Installer: This is a relatively high-paying position within the solar energy spectrum of jobs, and opportunities abound. If you have a background in construction, you may want to look into some of these positions to install solar-thermal water heaters and solar panels on rooftops. 28 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

6. Wind Turbine Fabricator: Because wind is the leading source of alternate energy, these wind turbines are in higher demand than ever. And because they are garnering considerable financial support and tax rebates, wind farms are appearing everywhere. These jobs offer a great opportunity. 29 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

7. Energy Efficiency Builder: Our existing buildings are one of the greatest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, making them energy guzzlers. If youre a skilled engineer, architect or retrofitter, your skills are in high demand to not only convert existing structures but also new buildings that are energy efficient. 30 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

8. Sustainability Systems Developer: In order to design, build and maintain the network required to support solar energy sources such as smart energy grids and wind farms, software developers and engineers are in high demand. This is a particularly golden opportunity for those with experience in web 2.0 applications and open source programming. 31 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

9. Solar Hot Water Installer: With a surge in the number of homeowners and business owners purchasing solar heating systems, the demand for professionals in this area is escalating with it, in both residential and commercial buildings. As the technological advances in this area grow, so does the number of people required to fill these positions. 32 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The American Wind Energy Association estimates that by the year 2030, the wind industry could support 500,000 jobs across a variety of fields including construction, manufacturing, engineering, marketing, consulting, environmental services, technicians, and more. 34 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

The field of Wind Energy research require a mechanical, computer, or electrical engineering background. Students who study technical skills, business, science, public policy, or even liberal arts can all find jobs in the wind industry. 35 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

There is currently a very high demand for wind turbine technicians, design engineers, proposal writers, construction managers, large load transportation specialists, utility program managers, and much more. 36 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

Click on 2 of the 4 links below to find what career best fits you. https://www.iseek.org/careers/clusterSurvey http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/ http://www.mi-career.com/survey.php http://checkoutacollege.com/explorecareers/interestsurvey.as px http://checkoutacollege.com/explorecareers/interestsurvey.as px Complete the Edmodo Quiz on Green Energy Careers You will research about a career that you are interested in pursuing this May. Be ready for your interview! 37 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

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