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Renewable Energy Engineer

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Renewable energy engineers work on the production of energy from renewable or sustainable sources, including wind, solar and hydro or marine power. They research and develop new machinery and equipment, production processes and ways to minimise impact on the environment.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Salaries may vary, depending on:

Starting salaries for renewable energy engineers tend to be in the range of £25,000 to £30,000 a year, rising to around £45,000 with experience. Senior level engineers may earn up to around £65,000 or more. Many employers offer packages such as private healthcare, pension, bonus schemes and relocation packages.

Conditions

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Getting In

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
10202
2.3 %
RISE
2029
10441
  United Kingdom
2024
125531
3.3 %
RISE
2029
129675

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What Does it Take?

You need to have:

You need to be able to:

Training

Getting On

More Information

The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK.

The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.

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Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Energy Institute
Tel: 020 7467 7100
E-mail: info@energyinst.org
Website: http://www.energyinst.org
Twitter: @EnergyInstitute

Scottish Renewables Forum
Tel: 0141 353 4980
E-mail: info@scottishrenewables.com
Website: http://www.scottishrenewables.com

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