Featured Guest Blogger: Nancy E.
While engineers are in high demand across several industries, there is no place that engineers are wanted more than in the field of green or renewable development and energy. As both businesses and individuals strive to live lives with smaller carbon footprints, the need for advanced sustainable practices that can reach consumers on a wider level only continues to grow. So for those in the field of engineering, or those that are considering entering the field, look into the following positions to achieve greater career longevity as well as higher salary rates:
Geothermal Engineer
As renewable energy continues to develop, the need for geothermal operations engineers is only going to continue to grow. As a geothermal engineer, you will need to be able to work with plant workers to ensure that plant operations and energy production is on schedule. However, unlike several traditional fields of engineering, to become a geothermal operations engineer you will need more specialized training. So if you are interested, see if a local college offers courses in this field to strengthen your skill set. [Read more...]
Anthony Fasano, P.E., aka Your Professional Partner, founded Powerful Purpose Associates after he realized that it was the development of his soft skills that helped him to become an associate partner at a reputable engineering firm at the young age of 27. With history as a civil engineer, Anthony is now a nationally recognized executive coach and inspirational speaker, specializing in the areas of engineering career development, as well as leadership. He uses his highly effective coaching and speaking techniques through affordable programs to help engineers develop their soft skills, work through blocks, prioritize effectively, set clear goals and achieve their maximum potential.
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