Employment for management consultants (including energy consultants) is expected to grow by 14 percent through 2028, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), or much faster than the average for all careers. The job outlook varies by industry sector. Here are predictions for some common employment sectors for energy consultants:

engineering and architectural services: +6.3 percent
electric power generation, transmission, and distribution: +1 percent
oil and gas extraction: -10 percent
natural-gas distribution: -11 percent

Job opportunities are expected to be stronger in the renewable energy industry, especially in wind and solar power, as a result of growing demand for these environmentally friendly energy sources.

Aspiring energy consultants should expect strong competition for jobs. The consulting industry has a reputation for offering high pay, generous fringe benefits, and flexible schedules, which attracts many job seekers. Those with a graduate degree, experience, and industry expertise will have the best job prospects.

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