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Studying Energy Engineering at Weber State

Energy Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with energy efficiency, power generation, energy services, facility management, environmental compliance, sustainable energy and renewable energy. 

The Weber State University Energy Engineering Program will seek accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET upon producing its first graduate.

Energy Engineering Highlights

The Energy Engineering Program consists primarily of courses in the Mechanical Engineering Program, bolstered by courses in Electrical Engineering.  Some new courses in energy related topics are also an integral part of the program.  In the senior year, students complete a two-semester capstone project that integrates their course work. The program prepares graduates to enter the energy engineering industry or to pursue graduate studies in the discipline.

Beyond the Classroom

One of the more recent engineering fields to emerge, energy engineering combines the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental science and economics.  The main responsibility of energy engineers is to find the most efficient, sustainable and cost-effective ways to operate buildings, power plants and manufacturing processes.  

What You’ll Learn at Weber

You’ll learn from different branches of  sustainable energy and renewable.

Specific topics covered include:

  • Sustainable energy  
  • Energy auditing  
  • Renewable energy systems design 
  • Energy and environmental issues  
  • Energy management  
  • Heating, ventilating and air conditioning
  • Energy and legal issues  

In addition, you’ll learn to work in teams, communicate technical information and understand the impact of engineering solutions on society.

What You Can Do After Weber

Be employed in an engineering or other physical science/technology field in a position that utilizes the curriculum knowledge and skills developed in the Energy Engineering Program.

  • Department of Defense
  • IM Flash Technologies
  • GMRE
  • Orbital ATK Flight Systems
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Kihomac
  • BAE Systems
  • Boeing

You will also be prepared to pursue advanced studies in your field.

Career & Salary Outlook

Common careers for electrical engineering graduates in the U.S. and Utah
Descriptions, job outlook, salary information and more... 
(Source: bls.gov)