Career Details

Energy Risk Professional

Description

The Energy Risk Professional (ERP) program was created with direct input from leading energy risk experts and practitioners from around the world. Uniting both downstream and upstream processes across diverse energy commodities as well as financial marketplaces, the program is designed to comprehensively measure an energy risk professional's ability to manage risk in a real-world energy environment.

Certifying Organization

Global Association of Risk Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Renewable Energy Photovoltaic and Small Wind Installer Level I Apprentice

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Renewable Energy Photovoltaic and Small Wind Installer Level II Specialist

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Renewable Energy Photovoltaic and Small Wind Installer Level III Technician

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

B - Advanced

Related Careers

Wind Energy Development Managers

Median Annual Income

$122,090

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

EnterprisingConventional

Electrical Engineers

Median Annual Income

$106,173

Projected Job Growth

+9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Advanced Manufacturing

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Median Annual Income

$116,294

Projected Job Growth

+9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Mechanical Engineers

Median Annual Income

$95,548

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Advanced Manufacturing

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Wind Energy Engineers

Median Annual Income

$111,576

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Median Annual Income

$111,576

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Median Annual Income

$96,136

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Median Annual Income

$79,102

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

RealisticEnterprisingConventional

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Median Annual Income

$61,259

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

RealisticConventional

Energy Auditors

Median Annual Income

$65,652

Projected Job Growth

0 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.

ConventionalRealisticInvestigative

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

-3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

EnterprisingConventionalArtistic

Financial Managers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

EnterprisingConventional

Emergency Management Directors

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

EnterprisingConventionalInvestigativeSocial

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Wind Energy Development Managers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

EnterprisingConventional

Business Continuity Planners

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

EnterprisingConventionalInvestigative

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Wind Energy Engineers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.

RealisticInvestigativeConventional

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

EnterprisingConventional

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

RealisticEnterprisingConventional

Energy Auditors

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

0 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.

ConventionalRealisticInvestigative

Your One Stop Shop For All Career Resources

Whether you are exploring new career paths, building your resume, or preparing for your next opportunity, our tools, templates, and guidance are designed to help you navigate your career journey with clarity and confidence.