Renewable Energy Engineer
Designs, builds and optimises wind, solar and storage projects.
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- Typical pay
- €30k–€62k
- Usual education
- Degree
- Outlook
- One of the fastest-growing engineering areas in Spain, Portugal, Germany and Poland.
A day in the life
Assessing a site's yield data, sizing an inverter layout, then a commissioning visit to a wind farm.
Ways in
- Energy or electrical engineering degree
- FP energías renovables then degree
- Developer graduate scheme
What to study at 16
The subjects you choose for the final years of secondary school can shape which degrees, exams and careers are easiest to reach. This is about choosing courses, not choosing a school.
Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Techniek
Exams you'll need
The gates between you and this job, and when each one comes.
EBAU / Selectividad
University-access exam grades decide which engineering school you can enter — maths and physics weight heavily.
exams.req.recommendedPrueba de acceso a Grado Superior
Alternative entry if you come from a Grado Medio and want the FP superior route first.
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
BEng Energy & Renewables Engineering
Wind, solar, grids and storage — the engineering of the energy transition.
Best fit for wind, solar and storage developers.
Helpful school subjects: Power systems, Renewables, Energy markets, Thermal systems
Renewable Energy Systems (Grado Superior)
Solar PV, wind and storage installation and maintenance — one of the fastest-growing ciclos in Spain.
FP superior route straight into installation and O&M teams.
Helpful school subjects: Solar PV, Wind turbines, Electrical safety