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Careers in Energy & Resources

Renewables, utilities, mining and traditional energy — India's transition roles.

India's energy mix is shifting, and the hiring reflects it: solar and wind projects, grid and utility operations, and mining and metals all recruit engineers and technicians. Work is often site-based, sometimes remote, and safety discipline is non-negotiable.

How students usually enter this field in India

  • B.Tech/BE in Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Petroleum or Energy Engineering
  • Diploma and ITI routes into plant, substation and field-technician roles
  • M.Tech or MBA in Energy/Infrastructure for project development and policy work

The kind of work this field asks for

  • Technical 5
  • Observation and Analysis 2
  • Manual 1
  • Observation-based 1
  • Outdoor 1
  • Research & Innovation 1

11 occupations, by industry

Renewable Energy

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Battery Systems Engineer

Battery Systems Engineer is a energy career in India. Typical entry is through B.Tech electrical, chemical or materials. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Hydrogen Technology Analyst

Hydrogen Technology Analyst is a energy career in India. Typical entry is through Engineering or science degree with energy specialisation. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Renewable Energy Engineer

Design, commission, and optimise solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems as India races toward 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030.

Salary data not yet sourced47% by 2030

Solar Project Engineer

Solar Project Engineer is a energy career in India. Typical entry is through B.E/B.Tech electrical or mechanical with renewables training. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Wind Turbine Technician

Wind Turbine Technician is a energy career in India. Typical entry is through Diploma or ITI with turbine maintenance training. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Utilities (Traditional & Diversified)

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Energy Auditor

Energy Auditor is a energy career in India. Typical entry is through Engineering degree with BEE certification. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Hydrologist

Hydrologist is a sustainability career in India. Typical entry is through Civil or earth sciences degree with hydrology specialisation. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Water Resource Manager

Plans and manages water supply, quality, reuse, and catchment health for cities, industry, and agriculture.

₹17.5L median (sourced)38% by 2030 · 55,000 new roles · Low automation risk

Mining & Metals

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Geologist

Geologist is a sustainability career in India. Typical entry is through B.Sc/M.Sc geology or applied geology. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Metallurgical Engineer

Metallurgical Engineer is a advanced manufacturing career in India. Typical entry is through B.E/B.Tech in metallurgy or materials. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

Fossil Fuels & Traditional Energy

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Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum Engineer is a energy career in India. Typical entry is through B.Tech in petroleum or chemical engineering. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.

Salary data not yet sourced

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