Career Profile
The Energy & Climate Package and the Energy Efficiency Directives released by the European Commission in 2007 and 2012, respectively, clearly state that the main tools for building a progressively lower carbon economy are energy efficiency, investment in renewables and new technologies, as well as better interconnectivity between energy markets. These strategic goals will all require a large pool of IT expertise.
In-depth technical knowledge in Energy Informatics equips our students with the proactive qualities that underpin management positions, and can lead to high-flying careers. Our graduates will not only work at energy suppliers and network operators, but also in associated sectors. Even energy-intensive industries such as the automotive industry and metal processing companies can benefit from their expertise. Other fields include the conception, planning and implementation of IT systems for smart grids, smart cities, e-mobility and industrial plants.
Potential employers are:
- Regional and supranational energy suppliers
- Energy traders
- Automotive industry
- Manufacturers and operators of renewable energy systems
- Building automation and control systems manufacturers
- Metal processing companies
- Testing and research institutes
- Engineering consulting firms
Andreas Sulzermeier
Energy Informatics student & software developer at ntuity (Neeom Group).
"In the future there will be many, many more jobs which require specific know-how in both IT and the energy domain. So for me there is no doubt that Energy Informatics-graduates have excellent job perspectives. Potential employers can be large companies, such as energy providers or network operators, but also start-ups and other small and medium-sized enterprises who want to implement their own ideas. You could even start your own business. It’s such a new and extremely relevant topic with almost endless possibilities and plenty of space for brilliant ideas."