Energetik

Energetik is a term used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic languages to denote a person who works in the energy sector, particularly in electrical energy generation, transmission, and distribution. It is commonly employed as an occupation descriptor—equivalent to energy engineer or power engineer—and can also function as a general label for someone employed in energy systems management or related fields. The word may appear in informal usage as well as in formal titles.

Historically, the term has roots in the Soviet and post-Soviet industrial and technical contexts, where engineers and technicians in power plants, grids, and energy equipment were described as energetics or energetiks. The word has also appeared in the names of educational programs, departments, laboratories, and some organizations connected to energy research and production, reflecting the central role of the energy sector in those economies.

In contemporary usage, Energetik may refer to various concepts, including a professional working in the energy industry, a program or institution focused on energy studies, or a designation used by teams or organizations with ties to energy production and technology. The term is closely related to energetics, the broader field that studies energy conversion, efficiency, and usage across physical, economic, and environmental contexts.

See also: energy engineer, power engineering, energetics.