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Hydropower Technician

Operation and maintenance
of hydropower turbine systems; applying mechanical engineering, hydrological dynamics and watershed stewardship.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications
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A.S. Hydroelectric Technology

Clackamas Community College – Oregon

Two-year technical degree for hydropower plant operations, turbine maintenance, and electrical systems — designed in partnership with Pacific Northwest utilities hiring directly from the program.

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Internships
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Renewable Hydropower Intern

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Work on hydropower and renewable energy systems research at one of the nation's leading clean energy labs, contributing to sustainable energy engineering projects.

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Mentors
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Linda Church Ciocci

Executive Director, National Hydropower Association

Top hydropower industry leader with broad connections to workforce development and technician training.

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Mentorship Network

National Hydropower Association (NHA)

U.S. trade association for hydropower with workforce development resources, professional mentorship, and annual conference networking.

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Jeff Leahey

VP Technical Services, National Hydropower Association

Hydropower technical expert and workforce development leader; frequent conference speaker.

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Mentorship Network

HydroVision International – Professional Network

Annual conference and professional community connecting hydropower technicians and engineers with industry mentors.

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