Energy systems engineers oversee complex energy conversion and distribution systems, work to improve energy storage systems, and manage the efficient use of energy in building, manufacturing, and processing systems. ESE professionals also study the secondary effects of energy usage from a local environmental impact, regional and national economic impact, and global climate change perspective.
Energy systems engineers pursue a variety of jobs and occupations. For example, they might be hired to do any of the following:
- Manage operations of a wind turbine farm.
- Analyse efficiency of hydro-electric power systems.
- Oversee production of innovative fuel-cell technologies.
- Evaluate the economic viability of new solar power installations.
- Assess the environmental impact of alternative energy systems.
Program Objectives
- Technical Competence: Graduates will be successful and effective employees in Energy Systems Engineering industry and other related fields.
- Adaptability, Achievement: Graduates will work and interact in the different levels of an engineering project, attaining proposed goals and advancing in their professional career.
- Professionalism: Graduates will conduct themselves correctly respecting the standards and ethical principles of the profession and projecting themselves as responsible citizens and professionals.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Graduates will lead and proactively participate in multidisciplinary teams with an attitude toward the effective achievement of objectives and goals of their careers.
- Continuing Education: Graduates will pursue continuous learning and training, assimilating the changes and advances in the profession, and completing specialization and postgraduate studies.
