Energy engineer
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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
Salary information
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
Outlook
Energy engineers are helping shape New Zealand’s shift towards more renewable and efficient energy systems. Growth in solar, wind, battery storage and electrification projects is creating new opportunities across the energy sector. Globally, the move to lower-emissions energy and smarter electricity networks is driving innovation, while New Zealand continues to invest in energy resilience, infrastructure upgrades and emerging technologies.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of energy systems and technologies
- Ability to interpret technical data
- Project planning and organisational skills
- Clear communication and teamwork
- Commitment to safety, sustainability and quality
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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