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What Exactly is Grid Modernization?
Grid modernization refers to changes needed in the power grid to accommodate all the rapid technological changes happening in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. In particular, grid modernization often implies the increasing application of sensors, computers and communications, that is, increasing the intelligence or ‘smarts’ of the grid but the main goal is still the flexibility needed to adapt to the whole range of new technologies in the grid.
Grid Modernization & Broadband is focused on expanding and updating our region’s existing energy grid and broadband access. This sector creates blue-collar jobs while also providing the necessary infrastructure for future regional growth.
Resource: Rural Broadband, the Next Generation of Jobs, by The Rural Broadband Association
Occupations in Grid Modernization & Broadband Expansion
Let’s take a look at just a few of the fastest-growing jobs in this sector.
- Computer systems analysts
- Network and computer systems administrators
- Operations research analysts
- Software developers
- Electrical engineers
- Electronics engineers, except computer
- Electrical and electronics engineering technicians
- Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
- Electrical power-line intallers and repairers
- Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers
- Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers
- Power distributors and dispatchers
- Electricians
- Meter readers, utilities
- Urban and regional planners
Resource: Rural Broadband, the Next Generation of Jobs, by The Rural Broadband Association
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Opportunities in Grid Modernization & Broadband Expansion
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