Energy is more than what you think.
Energy is one of Virginia’s most innovative career fields!
Jobs in Virginia’s energy sector depend on a wide range of roles, including hands‑on technical positions, engineering, operations, environmental science, communications, policy, manufacturing, IT, safety, and business services. With so many opportunities available, there is a place for you in this growing industry.
Explore Jobs in Energy
Find energy job boards, hiring events, and employers who are hiring today.
Virginia employed
193,000
energy workers statewide
in 2025 (U.S.Department of Energy, 2025)
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Which Energy Job is Right for Me?
Explore the wide range of career in Virginia’s energy industry and discover the skills, roles, training and education needed to get started.
In 2025, energy jobs accounted for
5% of all U.S. jobs,
with a media wage of
$63,000.
(U.S. Department of Energy, 2026)
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Find Training and Resources
Explore training programs, certifications, and hands-on learning opportunities across Virginia’s energy sector through these resources, including community college programs, state-supported training, career education pathways, scholarships, and offshore wind workforce partnerships.
Energy employers are forecast
to hire
32 million people
between 2025 and 2035.
(Brookings, 2024)
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Career Navigation and Support
Connect with a free career coach, find affordable training, or find in-person job fairs.
More than 2/3
of energy employers report difficulty hiring the skilled workers they need.(U.S.Department of Energy, 2026)
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