Energy & Engineering Cluster
This career cluster prepares for careers in planning, managing and providing scientific research and development, professional and technical services including laboratory and testing services and problem solving for the challenging and ever-changing fields of energy and engineering.
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Typical High School Classes
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Engineering Design
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Energy Exploration
- Digital Electronics
- Robotics
- Energy Generation and Distribution
Career & Technical Student Organizations
Get involved with these organizations that support Energy & Engineering!
H3 Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Industrial Engineers – $57,816
Mechanical Engineers – $57,257
Environmental Scientists and Specialists – $41,031
Computer Hardware Engineers – $63,963
Electrical Engineers – $59,624
Chemists – $39,585
Conservation Scientists – $41,097
Architectural and Engineering Managers – $93,690
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians $42,564
Statisticians – $37,492
Survey Researchers – $19,985
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists – $42,220
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| AUTOMATION ENGINEER TECHNOLOGY/ TECHNICIAN | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| COMPUTER SCIENCES | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ENERGY GENERATION OPERATIONS | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ENGINEERING; MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL, ETC. | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| GEOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| GIS / GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| MATH, SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| MECHATRONICS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| MECHATRONICS, ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION ENGINEERING | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| POWERLINE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| UTILITY LINE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment