Career prospects renewable energies and energy systems

    As an energy and environmental engineer, you are in demand on the job market.

    The Renewable Energies and Energy Systems study field offers a wide range of career fields. Here are some of the possible fields of activity:

    • Supply of energy, water and other media, thermal and electrical: district heating, gas grids, electrical grids, PV systems, wind turbines, biomass power plants, buildings/settlements/cities
    • Disposal plants, industrial processes
    • Consulting, planning, optimization and automation of systems
    • Energy trading, technical sales
    • Planning and equipping media supply and measuring equipment
    • Activities in authorities and associations

    What our graduates have to say

    Portrait of Michael Grässle, Bachelor of Science FHNW in Energy and Environmental Technology
    "In the Energy Systems specialization, we deal with exciting topics such as electrical grid technologies, biomass and thermal systems. We deal with and examine the aspects of energy generation, energy storage and energy use both theoretically and practically."
    Michael Grässle, Bachelor of Science FHNW in Energy and Environmental Technology
    Portrait of Joel Godat, Bachelor of Science FHNW in Energy and Environmental Technology
    "It is very interesting and fun to be able to create a program for a real and complex system. I'm pleased to be able to apply the knowledge I gained during my studies directly. The demanding and challenging work motivates me."
    Joel Godat, Bachelor of Science FHNW in Energy and Environmental Technology