Sustainable Energy Technology - Career prospects
Because of current trends in the energy sector, future engineers will need more than just solid technical knowledge. Engineers must have insight, for example, into institutional economies and innovation and transformation processes. They must also be prepared to deal with the impact on technology and society that result from the introduction of sustainable energy technologies into our energy infrastructure.
Wide-ranging opportunities
Accordingly, sustainable energy technology engineers are highly sought after in the energy sector and closely related sectors. Furthermore, the internationally supported 'Clean Development Mechanism' opens up wide-ranging opportunities in developing countries. International organisations, local governments and energy companies are looking for engineers who can exploit local renewable sources to produce energy for the international market.
Industry, public authorities and knowledge infrastructure
Numerous leading organizations (industry, public authorities and knowledge infrastructure) are interested in MSc SET graduates. Examples of future employers include:
- Essent Duurzaam BV
- Kvaerner Process BV
- Shell Global Solutions Engineering
- KEMA Nederland BV
- Siemens Nederland
- ECN
- Novem
- VEMW
