Median Annual Wage: $51,670
Education: Bachelor's degree (74%); Associate's degree (10%); Some college, no degree (9%)
Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Related Job Titles: Broker; Commodities Broker; Electricity Trader; Energy Scheduler; Energy Trader; Real Time Trader; Senior Energy Market Coordinator; Senior Energy Trader; Senior Power Scheduler; Supply Manager
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Energy Brokers.
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- Negotiate prices or contracts for energy sales or purchases.
- Forecast energy supply and demand to minimize costs and maximize availability.
- Contact prospective buyers or sellers of power to arrange transactions.
- Monitor the flow of energy in response to changes in consumer demand.
- Answer customer questions related to energy sales procedures, energy markets, or alternative energy sources.
- Develop or deliver proposals or presentations on topics such as the purchase or sale of energy.
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- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Energy Brokers.