Energy engineer : Training

It is essential to keep up to date with energy legislation, compliance and reporting requirements through training and continuous professional development (CPD). Attending internal and external training courses, relevant seminars and conferences is an effective way of keeping up to date with current issues and refreshing your knowledge. Most large firms offer structured training and encourage professional status.

There are a number of specialised courses and further qualifications for those that want to develop their knowledge, including a range of courses linked to renewable energy technologies, which provide opportunities for professional to further their career in new areas.

For future career development, it may be worthwhile to consider gaining chartered status from a professional body. The Energy Institute (EI)  (EI) is the leading professional body for the energy industries. The EI is licensed by the Engineering Council to offer chartered, incorporated and engineering technician status to engineers. The Science Council  awards chartered scientist status and is also licensed by the Society for the Environment to award chartered environmentalist status.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)  is one of the leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET requires members to undertake a programme of initial professional development (IPD), with a mentor assigned to monitor progress. To gain chartered (CEng) or incorporated (IEng) status, members need to submit a written qualifying report on professional development (QRPD) and satisfy an assessment panel that you have the skills, specialist knowledge and competence to practice as an engineer.