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energy systems installation and repair technology

Types of Degrees energy systems installation and repair technology Majors Are Earning

People majoring in energy systems installation and repair technology may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	13
Associate’s Degree	24
Master’s Degree	39

What energy systems installation and repair technology Majors Need to Know

Studies in energy systems installation and repair technology develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that energy systems installation and repair technology graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing energy systems installation and repair technology emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Mechanical — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 5.5 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Public Safety and Security — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Engineering and Technology — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills developed in a energy systems installation and repair technology program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Operations Monitoring — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Troubleshooting — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Equipment Maintenance — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Repairing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.3 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to energy systems installation and repair technology careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Near Vision — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Finger Dexterity — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, energy systems installation and repair technology graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	4.5 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.4 / 7
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.3 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.3 / 7
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	4.3 / 7
Handling and Moving Objects	4.2 / 7
Getting Information	4.2 / 7
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.2 / 7
Performing General Physical Activities	4.1 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by energy systems installation and repair technology professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software	Industrial control software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Programmable logic controller PLC software	Industrial control software	—
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	✓
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS	Facilities management software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for energy systems installation and repair technology graduates include:

• Service Technician
• Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Technician
• Onsite Technician (Onsite Tech)
• Wind Turbine Operator
• Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician
• Wind Turbine Technician
• Wind Turbine Blade Composite Technician (Wind Turbine Blade Composite Tech)
• Small Wind Energy Installer
• Wind Generating Electric Power Installer
• Wind Turbine Installer
• Wind Power Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Wind Farm Support Specialist
• Wind Commissioning Technician
• Wind Turbine Service Technician

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to energy systems installation and repair technology graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
High school diploma or equivalent	36.5%
Postsecondary certificate	31.5%
Some college courses	17.9%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	12.1%
Bachelor’s degree	1.3%
Less than a high school diploma	0.5%
Doctoral degree	0.3%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in energy systems installation and repair technology?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 94.7% of energy systems installation and repair technology degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	4	5.3%
Men	72	94.7%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of energy systems installation and repair technology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	46	60.5%
Asian	1	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	17.1%
Black or African American	4	5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	2.6%
Two or More Races	1	1.3%
Race Unknown	9	11.8%

^{See minority definition below.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	8,063
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith	2,555
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General	2,549
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic	470
Mechanics and Repairers, General	433
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	178
Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	68
Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician	34
Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	25
Parts and Warehousing Operations and Maintenance Technology/Technician	18
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other	9
Geothermal Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	—

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.