Career questions tagged renewable-energy
What would be the best course of action to create my own engineering firm?
I have a strong connection to the environment and have made it my goal in life to protect the earth in anyway that I can. The route I would like to pursue is through engineering products/ procedures for households and businesses that eliminate waste, while also using natural materials that are plastic free. However, I'm struggling to even pay for college currently so opening up my own firm seems like quite the personal challenge. Any advice for any stage would be greatly appreciated. Some specific things I would like to know are: What classes would be best to expand my knowledge? What are some sustainable companies that might have internships available? What is it like working at an engineering firm? What are the steps to opening one? I really believe I have a vision for the future and I would love to work hard to see it happen.
Is there any renewable energy engineer here ?
Would you please tell me about your job What dis you study in university The income salary ( if it's not too personal) A description of the job
Former consultants - If you made the jump to industry after working in consulting, how did that work for you?
I am very excited to know that I'll be working as a strategy consultant soon after graduation! However, I am considering 'making the jump' to industry later on in life to work at a more specific company that aligns with the changes I'd like to see in the world. (My dream would be to work for a company focused on renewable energy, or plant based food systems!) For those that were able to make the transition from consulting to industry, how did that happen for you? Was that a goal for you, or did it occur naturally? How did your day to day differ? Do you ever think about going back to consulting? Thanks so much for your time <3 #Spring24
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
In what ways are the knowledge of Computer Science used in renewable energy?
Hi all, I have recently been admitted for computer science major, but I am also passionate about renewable energy. How can a computer science major help develop renewable energy?
Currently iam at the end semester of aeronautical engineering, iam totally fed up with the degree but i had interest to do masters in renewable energy, is that good idea!! For career shifting confused, pls help me
Currently iam at the end semester of aeronautical engineering, iam totally fed up with the degree but i had interest to do masters in renewable energy, is that good idea!! For career shifting confused, pls help me
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?
I'm in 11th grade and I was wondering what makes renewable energy a good source of energy to the environment?
I'm in 11th grade and I was wondering what makes renewable energy a good source of energy to the environment?
How can I further improve myself?
I am a Chemical Engineering student interested in renewable energy, biotechnology, and process engineering. I am pursuing minors in Energy Studies and Engineering Corporate Practice to further expand my skillset to include an understanding of economics and policy, project management, and business analytics. I am looking for any opportunities to further expand my knowledge and enhance my relevant skills. #chemical-engineering #engineer #business #career #environment #renewable-energy #process-engineer
What is it like to work in renewable energy field (wind, biomass, solar, hydropower)? I would like to learn from your experiences
#engineering #renewable-energy #mechanical-engineering #energy
What steps should I take to land my dream job?
I am currently getting my Bachelor's in Business Management Science, but would later like to get my Master's in Global Energy Management. My dream job is to work for an energy company so I can help the Earth become more sustainable, but I am not sure how to get there. #business-management #renewable-energy #energy-management
can someone with a Bs in renewable energy engineering or communications and informations engineering do a master in propulsion and become a propulsion engineer ?
hi , I'm going to college soon so i have to choose what major i'm going to study... I'm passionate about rockets and spacecrafts so i want to study aerospace engineering but the problem is that in my country there is a few aerospace programs and they're poor in quality... so now i think i have two choices either to study renewable energy engineering or communications and informations engineering... my question is which one of these two majors will give me a better opportunity to do a master in aerospace engineering specifically propulsion ? #aerospace #renewable-energy #telecommunications #career-details
What is most exhilarating about doing research in college?
I am going to try to do a lot of research in college, and I was just wondering what others thought about it. #engineering #stem-education #renewable-energy
What kind of mechanical engineering jobs are there relating to energy?
I'm interesting in mechanical engineering and everything about energy. If there is specific jobs available for mechanical engineering, what are they? What does the job entail? #mechanical-engineering #renewable-energy #energy #solar-energy
What kind of roles do chemical engineers play in the renewable energy field.
I am a chemical engineering major at Northwestern University. #chemical-engineer #renewable-energy
What is the life of a solar engineer like?
Hi! I have a variety of questions about what it's like to be a solar engineer, because I'm extremely interested in the field of renewable energy and meshing it with engineering. So my questions are- What is the life of a solar engineer like? (For you) Is it fulfilling? Are you satisfied with your income? What does it look like? How hard was your schooling? Was it easy to find employment? Thank you so much for all of your help! :) #engineering #renewable-energy #solar-energy #solar #solar-engineering
What major is perfect to become an energy engineer?
I am about to enter to college, and would need to know which major is great for to become an energy engineer, or someone that is within the renewable energy sector. Some people say mechanical engineering, and others say environmental engineering, or electrical engineering, and I would need to know which is best? Thank You #engineering #engineer #mechanical-engineering #environmental-engineering #renewable-energy #department-of-energy
Renewable Fuels of today?
I am a rising senior and have been thinking about the field of chemical engineering. I know chemical engineers are involved in many fields ranging from the make and testing of medicines to the making of a renewable fuel. I was wondering if there have been any recent studies being done on renewable fuels? If so do you know if they have made it onto the market yet or not? #chemical-engineering #renewable-energy