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

September 22, 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.…

Manager, Field Operations (BEND, OR, US, 97701)

October 5, 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

Manages the day-to-day operations of an electric utility in a geographic territory, region, location or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget. Develop innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
• Analyze market and competition and understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
• Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.

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Meteorology Operations Lead (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97211)

October 1, 2026

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General Purpose

Oversees a wide range of meteorological data to provide continuously updated weather information from a variety of sources to better manage the impacts of weather on the electric distribution and transmission system to identified vulnerabilities. Serves as the primary contact for meteorological information needed within the business. This includes taking the role as the lead forecaster during periods of critical fire weather conditions, and providing strategic meteorological support for operational and engineering projects designed to mitigate wildfire risk. Oversees daily, weekly, and long term seasonal weather forecasts products, advisories, and warnings concerning a number of hazardous weather conditions, such as severe weather, fire danger, high winds, flash floods, and winter storms to support T&D system operations and generation operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s subject matter expert for all weather related matters.
Plan and manage the work of the functional group.

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Sr Attorney (Commercial Contracts/Real Estate) (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 27, 2026

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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 legal support on a wide range of commercial matters, including drafting, negotiating and administration of all manner of contracts supporting utility transactions, including procurement contracts (including service agreements, materials supply agreements, and software license agreements), 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.
Ensure appropriate application of all laws and regulations, including PacifiCorp’s tariffs, related to PacifiCorp’s corporate and operational activities and transactions.

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Transformer Repair Foreman (MEDFORD, OR, US, 97501)

September 23, 2026

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Responsibilities

A Transformer Repairman Foreman shall have all the qualifications required of a Journeyman Transformer Repairman and shall have sufficient additional technical knowledge to direct Transformer Repairmen in the performance of their duties. In addition, shall also direct and oversee transformer shop and logistics operations, including salvage, oil handling, testing, and environmental compliance as determined by the Company. The Company retains discretion to assign, modify or remove such duties consistent with operational needs. They shall be responsible for coordinating equipment refurbishment and repair, procuring parts and vendor services, and providing technical guidance and training. They are also responsible for enusuring required inspections are done and that facilities, shop equipment and tools are maintained properly for safe and reliable operation of all equipment and personnel.

A Transformer Repairman is an electrically trained qualified Journeyman assigned to the Transformer Repair Shop who shall be capable of overhauling and repairing distribution and high voltage transformers, regulators, capacitors, switches and insulators on the ground, both in the shop and in the field.

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Substation Journeyman (MEDFORD, OR, US, 97501)

September 19, 2026

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Responsibilities

A Substation Journeyman has a working knowledge of substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor, transformer turns ratio, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

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