Also known as: Demand Generation Manager, Generation Manager, Hydroelectric Generation Manager (Hydro Generation Manager), Hydroelectric Generation Supervisor (Hydro Generation Supervisor)
You pull into the parking lot of the Lake Bonneville Hydroelectric Plant, a massive concrete structure nestled in the Pacific Northwest. The early morning air is crisp as you grab your hard hat and slip on your steel-toed safety shoes. Inside your office, the low hum of the turbines is a constant companion. You power up your workstation, first checking the SCADA system for any overnight operational anomalies and then diving into emails, prioritizing critical updates and scheduling the day’s first team meeting.
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+2.6%
US average: +3.5%
17,000
per year (US)
252,100
in 2025 → 258,600 (2035)
Bachelor's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
This career has a stable outlook, with about 17,000 job openings expected each year through 2035. Employment is projected to grow slightly by 2.6%. The median annual wage for this role is high, at $126,060. You can advance by moving into regional operations or higher-level power plant management roles.
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$126,060
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Hydroelectric Energy Technology/Technician
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Energy Engineering
Bachelor • Tech & Engineering • 4 years
Sustainable Energy Management
University • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Operations Management
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years