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?
- 1Bachelor's: energy or electrical engineering
- 2Specialisation: plants, grids or renewables + an industrial placement
- 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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