Energy engineer

Also known as

Industrial energy engineer, energy systems engineer, electrical engineer, energy and carbon auditor, renewable energy engineer, innovation engineer

AUT programmes

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Architectural Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
• Usually work in offices and worksites and may travel nationally and internationally
• May work in noisy, dirty and hazardous conditions
• Need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

• Design energy systems
• Create computer models to test energy designs
• Inspect equipment and systems
• Analyse energy usage data
• Monitor energy use
• Research ways to save energy
• Review plans for environmental impacts
• Guide others on sustainable energy

Salary information

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