Designs the path energy takes from generation to the consumer: works on plants, grids and renewable sources.

What does a Energy Engineer do?

  • Prepares schematics and calculations for energy systems
  • Selects equipment and oversees installation
  • Tests and commissions the system on site
  • Reduces energy losses and improves efficiency

Which skills do you need?

Electrical engineeringPower systemsTechnical calculationDesign documentationCAD softwareSafety standardsProblem solving

How to become a Energy Engineer?

  1. 1Bachelor's: energy or electrical engineering
  2. 2Specialisation: plants, grids or renewables + an industrial placement
  3. 3Junior engineer: work at an energy company or a design firm

What is the work environment like?

Between the design office and the site: calculations and schematics at the desk, installation and testing at the plant. Safety rules on site are strict.

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