Occupation · 2026 assessment

Steam turbines Researcher

The Steam turbines Researcher role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

16%2026
23%2028
31%2030
41%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reports27%
Forecasting load and consumption21%
Automated equipment-condition monitoring20%
Routine switching under normal conditions27%
Field repair and fault localization10%
Operational decisions and infrastructure safety3%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reportsAI 27% · human 83%
  2. 2Forecasting load and consumptionAI 21% · human 93%
  3. 3Automated equipment-condition monitoringAI 20% · human 82%
  4. 4Routine switching under normal conditionsAI 27% · human 83%
  5. 5Field repair and fault localizationAI 10% · human 92%
  6. 6Operational decisions and infrastructure safetyAI 3% · human 94%

Why technology can change this work

  • smart grids automatically balance generation and demand
  • AI forecasts load and output
  • robots and drones inspect hazardous assets

What protects the occupation

  • critical-infrastructure accountability
  • physical work and emergency restoration
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • the physical environment is too variable for near-term full robotics automation
  • system decisions under grid instability

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$8 900per month
2035$12 850scenario estimate
2026: $8 90020262027: $9 25020272028: $9 65020282029: $10 05020292030: $10 50020302031: $10 90020312032: $11 40020322033: $11 85020332034: $12 35020342035: $12 8502035
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Renewable Energy Forecasting Analyst

Skill fit 81% · risk 17%

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Skills you already have

  • energy-system understanding
  • technical diagnostics
  • safety-procedure compliance
  • emergency response

Skills to build

  • smart grids
  • energy storage
  • load forecasting
  • robotic inspection
CurrentSteam turbines Researcher · 16%
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Keepenergy-system understanding · technical diagnostics · safety-procedure compliance
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Addsmart grids · energy storage · load forecasting

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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