Which Energy & Utilities Career Is Right for Me? (Quiz)

How it works

Rate how much you’d enjoy each activity, then answer four preference questions. We’ll rank the 33 energy and utilities careers we profile by how well they fit you.

Question 1 of 22Fixing or building things with tools

Question 2 of 22Figuring out why something isn’t working

Question 3 of 22Designing, writing or creating things

Question 4 of 22Helping people who are sick, stressed or struggling

Question 5 of 22Taking charge of a group or a crisis

Question 6 of 22Keeping records, schedules or files organized

Question 7 of 22Working outdoors or on a job site

Question 8 of 22Analyzing data or evidence to answer a question

Question 9 of 22Coming up with new ideas or better ways to do things

Question 10 of 22Teaching or explaining things to others

Question 11 of 22Persuading or negotiating with people

Question 12 of 22Following clear procedures and checklists

Question 13 of 22Operating machines, vehicles or heavy equipment

Question 14 of 22Learning how systems work: the body, a network, an engine

Question 15 of 22Working on projects without a fixed routine

Question 16 of 22Working closely as part of a team

Question 17 of 22Setting goals and competing to hit them

Question 18 of 22Working with numbers and details accurately

Question 19 of 22How much more education or training are you willing to do?

A few weeks to a few monthsUp to a year or twoTwo to four yearsWhatever it takes for the right career

Question 20 of 22Where would you rather spend most of your workday?

Indoors: clinic, office, shop or plantOutdoors or on job sitesA mix of bothAt a computer, possibly remote

Question 21 of 22What pace suits you best?

Fast-paced. I like constant actionSteady and predictableNo strong preference

Question 22 of 22What matters most in your next job?

Higher payHelping peoplePlenty of job openings and securityStarting work quickly

Careers included, with fit quizzes and practice tests

Blaster: Load and set off explosives to break rock at mines, quarries and construction sites. (fit quiz · practice test)
Chemical Equipment Operator: Run equipment that makes chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics. (fit quiz · practice test)
Chemical Plant Operator: Control the reactors and systems that produce chemicals and materials. (fit quiz · practice test)
Control Valve Technician: Install, test and repair the valves that control flow in plants and pipelines. (fit quiz · practice test)
Derrick Operator: Work high in the drilling rig handling pipe and managing drilling mud. (fit quiz · practice test)
Extraction Helper: Assist miners, drillers and crews in mines and oil fields. (fit quiz · practice test)
Gas Compressor Operator: Run compressors that move natural gas through pipelines. (fit quiz · practice test)
Gas Plant Operator: Run plants and compressor stations that process and move natural gas. (fit quiz · practice test)
Geological Technician: Support geologists by collecting samples and data in the field and lab. (fit quiz · practice test)
Meter Reader: Read and check gas, water and electric meters for utilities. (fit quiz · practice test)
Mining Engineer: Design safe, efficient mines to extract minerals and metals. (fit quiz · practice test)
Mining Machine Operator: Operate the machines that cut and move coal, ore and rock underground. (fit quiz · practice test)
Nuclear Engineer: Design and run nuclear reactors and radiation systems safely. (fit quiz · practice test)
Nuclear Reactor Operator: Control nuclear reactors that generate carbon-free electricity. (fit quiz · practice test)
Nuclear Technician: Monitor radiation and support nuclear plants, labs and research. (fit quiz · practice test)
Oilfield Service Operator: Run the equipment that completes, services and repairs oil and gas wells. (fit quiz · practice test)
Petroleum Engineer: Design ways to extract oil and gas safely and efficiently. (fit quiz · practice test)
Power Dispatcher: Balance the power grid in real time from a utility control center. (fit quiz · practice test)
Power Plant Operator: Run the turbines, boilers and controls that generate electricity. (fit quiz · practice test)
Pump Operator: Run pumps that move water, oil and other liquids. (fit quiz · practice test)
Quarry Rock Splitter: Split and shape stone blocks at quarries. (fit quiz · practice test)
Refinery Operator: Run the units that turn crude oil into fuels and products. (fit quiz · practice test)
Roof Bolter: Install bolts that hold up the roof in underground mines. (fit quiz · practice test)
Rotary Drill Operator: Run the drilling rig and lead the floor crew drilling oil and gas wells. (fit quiz · practice test)
Roustabout: Build, maintain and repair oil and gas sites and equipment. (fit quiz · practice test)
Separating Machine Operator: Run filters, centrifuges and stills that separate materials. (fit quiz · practice test)
Stationary Engineer: Run boilers, chillers and building systems that heat and cool large facilities. (fit quiz · practice test)
Substation Technician: Install, test and repair the equipment that controls high-voltage power. (fit quiz · practice test)
Surface Mining Equipment Operator: Run giant trucks, loaders and shovels at surface mines and quarries. (fit quiz · practice test)
Telecommunications Lineworker: Build and repair the cables and fiber that carry internet, TV and phone. (fit quiz · practice test)
Underground Mining Loader Operator: Run loaders and shuttle cars that move ore and coal underground. (fit quiz · practice test)
Water Well Driller: Drill wells for water, geothermal systems and soil testing. (fit quiz · practice test)
Wellhead Pumper: Keep oil and gas wells producing by checking and adjusting pumps and equipment. (fit quiz · practice test)

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