Want to start a career as a Renewable Energy Engineer? Now is the right time to start thinking about training and qualifications to get you into the field.
Why should you become a Renewable Energy Engineer?
If you have an interest in engineering or the future, this sector might be for you! Your job is beneficial to the future of the planet, reducing the use of fossil fuels and other non-renewable energy sources. If the environment is something you are passionate about, and you might find accomplishment in supporting clean-energy, becoming a Renewable Engineer sounds like the perfect job for you. It is also a great opportunity to become part of an industry that is guaranteed to be secure in the future.
What does a Renewable Energy Engineer do?
You might be wondering what working in this industry might look like. It’s an incredibly varied job, your tasks could include:
- Assessing the technical and economic feasibility of new renewable energy sites such as solar power installations, wind farms, and hydro power plants.
- Inspecting the grounds of sites (new and existing).
- Creating detailed designs using digital software to plan sites and estimate their energy production levels.
- Understanding environmental laws and ensuring sites meet regulations.
- Creating work schedules, plans, and cost estimates.
- Managing and implementing the integration of renewable energy into existing systems.
- Assessing and maintaining equipment in a lab to ensure they’re suitable for use.
- Producing technical reports.
- Working with industry professionals such as energy providers, contractors, and other engineers.
You might be working from an office, site, or within a lab alongside a team of industry professionals. Depending on your qualification and experience level, you will be required to carry out different tasks.
Is a career in in this industry secure?
With the rise of renewable energy usage in the UK, there’s no better time to kickstart your career. The government has laid out a plan to increase funding for renewable energy sources. This means the industry has space for individuals with the skills required to carry out the necessary jobs. Choosing this new career path is not only positive for you, it’s also beneficial for the health of the planet! Renewable energy is the future of power and is one of the most secure career paths you could choose.
Known as ‘green jobs’, these are the career paths the government is relying on to help us reach Net Zero (the balance of carbon emissions. Created by reducing our production of carbon emissions through non-renewable energy production). The huge focus on this means that there isn’t likely to be a shortage of jobs any time soon. There’s no reason to wait – start your career in the growing industry today!
How do you start a career as a renewable engineer?
You can choose between a range of courses that will provide you with the necessary qualifications. Depending on the level of your qualification, you will be able to work in different areas of the industry sector. You’ll most likely need a form of NVQ (National Vocational Qualification). You can study for NVQs once you have passed your GCSEs in Mathematics, English Language and Science at the appropriate level (A* to C). Once you have completed your NVQ, you can go on to achieve more qualifications to specialise in a particular field. For example, you could go on to achieve a Higher National Diploma or even a Degree.
At The Trades College, we can help find the right vocational course for you. Get in touch to discuss your options and kickstart your renewable energy career today!
