Renewable Energy Engineer

Renewable energy engineers plan and design low-carbon energy systems, including wind farms, solar installations, battery storage and grid connections, and work to improve their performance.

These are approximate UK figures for guidance only, not guaranteed salaries. Pay varies by employer, location and experience. Approximate. Check the National Careers Service, Prospects and professional bodies for current figures.

1. GCSEs including maths and science
2. A levels (usually maths and physics), T Level or Level 3 apprenticeship
3. Engineering (electrical, mechanical or energy) degree or engineering degree apprenticeship
4. Graduate or trainee role, working towards chartered or incorporated status
5. Renewable Energy Engineer

Typical routes are an engineering degree or a degree apprenticeship with an energy company. Technicians can progress into engineering roles with further study.

Routes vary. Always check entry requirements with course providers, employers and the relevant professional body.

Often useful but not essential

Main routes in: A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree.

• Maths
• Physics
• Geography

• Energy systems knowledge
• Modelling
• Project management
• Problem-solving
• Communication

• Energy developers
• Utilities
• Engineering consultancies
• Offshore wind

Design and modelling in the office plus site visits, sometimes offshore or in remote locations.

Progress to senior or chartered engineer, project lead or technical director.