Renewable Energy Engineer
Design, install and improve systems that generate power from wind, solar, tidal and other low-carbon sources.
A day in the life
Model energy output, choose turbine or panel layouts, inspect sites, and optimise grid connections.
Typical route
Helpful A-levels
Physics + Maths
Typical qualification and training
- Renewable Energy, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree
- Engineering graduate programme or specialist consultancy
These are common routes, not compulsory subject combinations. Entry requirements vary between universities, training schemes and employers, so always check the current provider requirements.
Indicative UK salary
- Starter
- £25,000-£32,000
- Experienced
- £40,000-£60,000
- Senior
- £70,000+
Offshore wind and international projects often pay at the higher end.
Salary range checked against Prospects.ac.uk: Energy Engineer.
UK employers
- Ørsted
- ScottishPower Renewables
- SSE Renewables
- Siemens Gamesa
Worldwide employers
- Vestas
- Tesla Energy
- NextEra Energy
- Orsted (global)
Useful route links
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Key skills
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