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More renewable energy jobs than oil jobs, gas jobs, and coal jobs combined

October 6, 2026

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Renewable Energy Jobs

There are many high-paying jobs in renewable energy and the industry grows more each year.

Renewable energy jobs are thriving because renewable energy is a growth industry. Renewables are set to account for almost 95% of the increase in global power capacity through 2026, with solar PV alone providing more than half.

Renewables are set to contribute 80% of new power generation capacity by 2030. More than a third of the world’s electricity will come from renewables in 2025. It’s on track to provide 35-50% of electricity in the United States in 2030.

California, the world’s fifth-largest economy, now regularly generates more renewable energy than it needs.

Jobs in solar outnumber jobs in coal mining and the oil and gas industry combined. The number of renewable energy jobs worldwide increased in 2021 despite the huge economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the growing industry holding up better than fossil fuels.

There were 12 million jobs in renewable energy and its supply chains in 2020, a third of them in solar power.…

Journeyman Lineman (COOS BAY, OR, US, 97420)

November 14, 2026

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

As a Journeyman Lineman you will install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, both overhead and underground, while utilizing line trucks, aerial boom, lifts and wire pulling equipment. Maintenance of lines and services will require pole climbing, hot sticking, and working out of truck mounted bucket lifts to construct, repair or maintain line equipment or string, splice and sag wire on live or dead circuits. Operates switches, cutouts and uses grounding devices to work on de-energized lines and equipment. You may train and direct the work of a trainee in the trade. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Journeyman Lineman certification or testing through IBEW Local 125.

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Is Capital Goods a Good Career Path? A Weighted Answer

November 12, 2026

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Capital goods rarely top the list of flashy career choices. The sector deals in machinery, industrial equipment, transport systems, and the infrastructure businesses use to produce everything else. Less startup vibes, and more industrial precision.

So, you might be pondering: Is capital goods a good career path?

There are some very good reasons it could be, attractive compensation packages, strong job growth outlook, and loads of career paths for people who’re willing to hone specialist technical expertise.

Yet, the sector is also prone to cyclical demand. Job prospects can change significantly depending on construction cycles and broader economic shifts. Working conditions can be demanding, and many roles assume little to no autonomy.

To help you get an answer, we’ve evaluated the sector across five factors: salary potential, job availability, career stability, accessibility, and long-term growth.

What Jobs are Available in Capital Goods?

The jobs available in the capital goods sector range from purely technical engineering roles to more administrative, sales, and managerial positions. …

Assistant Meter & Relay Technician (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97218)

November 10, 2026

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

Pacific Power is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Station Meter and Relay Technician. This position is a hands-on, in-the-field, training position similar to an apprenticeship. Successful candidates will work with or under the direction of Journeyman Technicians to learn the Meter and Relay Trade. A minimum period of two (2) years, as defined by labor management agreements, will be allowed to complete all study materials and examinations. The two-year training course is divided into eight quarters with each quarter consisting of bookwork and hands-on tasks, with a test administered at the end of each quarter. A passing score is required on all tests before advancing to the next quarter of training. All hands-on tasks will be performed during normal business hours; however bookwork will be completed outside of work. Out-of-town travel will be required to attend training classes and to work with technicians from other areas in order to complete required tasks.

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Journeyman Lineman (KLAMATH FALLS, OR, US, 97601)

November 6, 2026

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Overview

Pacific Power’s Klamath Area has an opening for a journeyman lineman to join their team located in Klamath Falls, OR (Oregon’s City of Sunshine.) The district covers approximately 3,440 square miles in both Oregon and California. Work includes new installations, maintenance and troubleshooting on transmission and distribution electrical systems overhead and some underground. The Klamath Area is home to Crater Lake National Park, Lava Beds National monument, numerous wildlife refuges, and the largest body of freshwater by surface area in Oregon. If you like hunting, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities, meet the requirements below and want to join a professional hard working team, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

Journeyman Linemen shall meet the qualifications as set forth in this Agreement and shall supply the Union and the Company with satisfactory proof of their experience and knowledge.

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Sr Attorney (Procurement) (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

November 2, 2026

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

Provide legal advice on a variety of complex commercial legal matters and projects. Position located in Portland, Oregon or Salt Lake City, Utah. Provide legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on policies and issues in compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal statutes, regulations, and other legal authority.

Responsibilities

Provide primary legal support on procurement matters, including drafting, negotiating and administration of all manner of procurement contracts (including service agreements, materials supply agreements, and software license agreements) Also support drafting, negotiating and administration of all other manner of contracts, including power purchase agreements, real property transactions (including acquisitions and dispositions, leases, easements and licenses), build-transfer agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, non-disclosure agreements, customer agreements, finance agreements (including secured transactions), transmission service agreements and generation interconnection agreements.
Provide legal counsel and direction to various operational units.

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Service Coordinator (BEND, OR, US, 97701)

October 29, 2026

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

Service Coordinator A – Has successfully completed all required training and evaluation segments.
Service Coordinator B – Successfully completed required training and evaluation segments D and C.
Service Coordinator C – Successfully completed required training and evaluation segment D.
Service Coordinator D – Entry level position. Must demonstrate basic clerical skills, which will include keyboard proficiency, office etiquette as well as oral and written communication skills as determined by the joint sub-committee. The determination of these qualifications will be done by test, and/or joint interviews as determined by the joint sub-committee.

Upgrades will not be made among Service Coordinators. Any clerical assignment may be given to each level of Service Coordinator, with training and evaluation segments used for advancement only. The Employee shall qualify as a Service Coordinator A in a maximum of two years, with the Company providing a minimum of five modules of training every eight months.

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