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Geothermal Technician

Designing and installing geothermal systems for energy production & heating purposes; optimizing performance through electrical engineering & geological research.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

Geothermal Technician Certificate

Boise State University – College of Engineering

Professional certificate covering geothermal systems installation, heat pump operation, drilling basics, and site assessment for residential and commercial applications.

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Internships

Clean Energy Geothermal Intern

Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

Gain real-world experience in the energy access sector, including geothermal and renewable energy systems, while contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 7.

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Mentors

Dr. Jefferson Tester

Professor, Cornell University / Geothermal Energy Expert

Leading geothermal energy researcher and workforce educator; co-author of the MIT Future of Geothermal Energy report.

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Mentorship Network

Geothermal Rising (GRC)

Leading professional association for geothermal energy with annual conference, technical committees, and workforce connections.

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Lauren Boyd

Director, DOE Geothermal Technologies Office

Federal director of geothermal workforce and innovation programs with broad industry connections.

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Mentorship Network

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA)

Trade association for geothermal heat pump professionals with training, certification, and contractor networking.

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