The development of the smart grid is something that has already started. It won’t be perfect, but it is a necessity, and as such, it is being built by upgrading the current infrastructure. There are two types of jobs that are generated by these efforts; the first one is indirect jobs, such as construction and equipment manufacturing for the upgrade of the electrical grid infrastructure. Second, a large amount of direct jobs which actually can become a career. These are the areas most commonly found in the smart grid job descriptions.