Geothermal Technicians

Employers

Approximately 8,870 people are employed in the geothermal industry, according to Statista. Geothermal technicians work for geothermal power plants and utility companies. Many employment opportunities in the geothermal industry are in the western United States, where geothermal reservoirs are located. About 93 percent of the current U.S. geothermal generating capacity was in California and Nevada in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Geothermal electric power generation also occurs in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Starting Out

Geothermal technicians usually start as apprentices while in school. They train while on the job. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding apprenticeships and entry-level positions with geothermal companies. Search professional associations' Web sites for career resources and job listings. Other options for finding job opportunities and learning more about geothermal companies is through employment Web sites such as Indeed and Simply Hired, as well as through LinkedIn.