Career questions tagged energy-engineering
Does college ranking really matter? Purdue vs Northeastern (energy/renewable engineering)
I'm an incoming freshman choosing between Purdue and Northeastern for engineering. I have an Army ROTC scholarship covering full tuition at both schools, so cost is not a factor I'm considering. My career goal is currently in renewable energy and electric grid/storage technology (think grid-scale batteries, renewables, energy storage, not oil/nuclear) I acknowledge Purdue's incredible research opportunities, programs, and longstanding history within the industry. Though Northeastern seems to have somewhat caught up, with lots of partners in the Boston tech hub. Another big factor is location; I really love cities and do not prefer a college town like Purdue (I think). My dad's perspective is that I should be learning the fundamentals and learn from research/projects within the school, rather than focus on a specific field/discipline. But I'm not sure if I completely agree with that. My gut says Northeastern for renewable/electric energy specifically because of the Boston ecosystem and co-op pipeline, but I want to hear from people actually working in the industry: 1. Does the Northeastern vs Purdue distinction actually matter to hiring managers in renewable energy, or do employers in this space care more about co-op experience and skills than school name? 2. For someone targeting grid-scale storage or offshore wind, is Boston actually where the action is, or are there better geographic markets I should be thinking about? 3. How much does location really matter? Purdue has lots of opportunities within, and NEU has outside opportunities. 4. Do employers recognize a harder curriculum and research like Purdue, or real experience at co-ops/internships? Will I get enough experience at NEU coop that it can cover the gap in academics and reputation of Purdue? 5. In terms of alumni network, Purdue has over 600k, while NEU has about 300k total, with 54k within COE. Though is the density of these alumni in the energy industry, since Boston is the leading energy hub? Appreciate any perspective from people in the industry or who've done the military + engineering track.
What major for interests in sustainable/alternative/nuclear power engineering/generation, sustainable urban planning, architecture, research, material science, civil infrastructure...?
Hello! I am a high school senior trying to apply to colleges and figure out my major, but I feel very indecisive. I'd like to have opportunities to research and develop new technologies and alternative energies!! Maybe even in a nuclear plant!? And also solutions to dealing with nuclear waste and stuff like that. I want to design efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to energy problems. As well as implementing electrical power systems in the world as well. And of course, chemistry is super interesting I've also been creative my whole life, and growing up in a plain city, I really love looking at and, on rare occasions, visiting places with interesting, beautiful, and tall buildings, as well as appreciating inviting designs that promote sustainability and walkability and I would love to contribute to a more beautiful world in this way as well. So maybe architecture/architectural engineering would be good for me? I also am really excited about civil engineering labs (I hear you get to build stuff? Cool!!) I also have an interest in getting into the nitty-gritty of situations and hashing out the details as well as the big picture. On an unrelated note, I've also had an interest in videogame design + programming, graphic design, and animation my whole life. Are there any good colleges with clubs like this where I can grow my skills in these areas, but still focus on engineering and do well? Is there any other factors I should consider when picking a major? Or anything else I could look into to get to know myself a bit more and see what I really prefer? Any options to somehow do everything I just listed?? Also I am learning about hydraulic engineering and I really like the sound of it a LOT but AHHHH there's so much and ofc transportation but mostly you already know the rest of the stuff I wrote.. I know most of this points to maybe like Civil Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering and a concentration in Structural engineering,, but I really am going to be sad forever that I won't be a physicist or a energy engineer or a researcher or a hydraulic engineer or a nuclear engineer... Maybe I could do architecture in the future but yeah 😭😭 Also I really wanted to do physics for a while could I start my education all over again when I'm older and have a career and do research
what is dangerous about using hydro electric energy/ and what are its down sides??
what is dangerous about using hydro electric energy/ and what are its down sides?
Is chemistry heavily required for energy engineering?
I'm planning on taking up energy engineering after my year 12 and I was wondering if chemistry played a big role in energy engineering #energy-engineering #chemistry #engineering #energy
How do you see meritocracy inside a company?
I am searching for an interniship, but I am seeing that sometimes people get a job easier when there is someone inside the conpany that rely on them, that has been indicated by someone else. But is it a problem for meritrocacy? I say, a person that does not have someone inside the company to indicate him. #management #civil-engineering #industrial-engineering #executive-office #logistics #energy #supply-chain #energy-engineering