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Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.
You could work: evenings / weekends; away from home
There will be
4.3% more Renewable energy engineer jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a renewable energy engineer, you could:
We've identified this as a green job
As a renewable energy engineer, you'll develop news ways to generate power using sustainable resources. This can have a positive impact on the environment.
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You could work in an office, in a laboratory, at a power station or on a rig.
You can get into this job by studying for a degree qualification.
You can do a degree in an engineering or a scientific subject. Some employers might expect you to have a postgraduate qualification.
Relevant subjects include:
Getting work experience during your studies through a summer internship or year placement scheme can give you an advantage when you start looking for work.
Your university careers service can help you find opportunities.
You'll usually need:
You can join the Energy Institute for training and professional development opportunities. You can also apply for chartered engineer status, for recognition of your skills and expertise in the industry.
You can find out more about working in renewable energy from:the Energy Institute; The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA); RenewableUK
With experience, you could become a senior engineer or asset manager. You could be responsible for a number of power generation sites across a particular area, for example a wind farm.
You could also move into:energy planning; policy development; contracts, bids and tenders for renewable energy technology; freelance consultancy