Hi All,
I am considering enrolling in a program to advance myself as an energy
engineer, or energy manager. Are there any Masters engineering programs that
would be helpful for excelling in the field and improving my marketability?
Or perhaps individual classes, or even trade school? I have had just about a
year of experience in energy modeling and auditing, and would like to learn
relevant concepts more thoroughly. I appreciate any suggestions.
Brad Painting
Oh yeah. My undergraduate is a B.S. in mechanical engineering. That might be
relevant.
Gary -- CEM certification is something I've considered, but I need a couple
years more of experience (to meet the required 3 years) before I can
actually attempt it.
Saleh -- Thanks for the link. I was hoping there was ideally something I
could take in-state as an Ohio resident, but relocation is something I may
have to think about.
Brad
For education and certification, Look at AEEs CEM program.?
David -- located in the Cleveland, OH area (Hudson).
Gregg -- I didn't realize there was an in-training option for CEM. Thanks.
Helo Brad,
I am not too sure where you are located. However, here in Toronto, there is
a Masters Degree in Energy Engineering. Professional Engineers of Ontario
is offering it in collaboration with a number of universities. You can
contact PEO and get more info on that.
Regards,
Hassan Quazi
The Building Systems Program at the University of Colorado has turned
out very successful energy analysts and engineers for the past couple
of decades. It covers a breadth of topics and is an engineering
curriculum with both Masters and PhD options.
Regards,
Paul
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You may also want to check out Penn State's architectural engineering program. :)
Hi Brad,
I think that you have a lot of good choices. In addition to Univ. of
Colorado and Penn State, there are very good programs at Texas A&M, Univ
of Kansas, University of Wisconsin, Colorado State, Arizona State
University and Purdue University. I am sure there are more, but those
are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
Good luck,
Shanta Tucker
Hi Brad,
You could also try Oklahoma State University and work under Dr. Daniel
Fisher- He is one of the main developers for EnergyPlus. I have personally
done my Masters under his guidance in Energyplus and have myself been a
developer for EnergyPlus and wrote the Mixed air (Economizer) module in it.
The course work in HVAC is also very profound at Okstate!!
Thanks
Amit Bhansali
--
Ditto, except for the economizer part! ;)
Stillwater is a relaxing, friendly, economical place to live as well.
-DSE
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Brad and Anyone with an Interest
The University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering, began offering a Masters in Energy Engineering
Degree in 2008. This program is designed to be a Professional Development
program, focusing on applied courses, and structured to serve working
engineers wishing to enter or extend their capabilities within the Energy
Industry. This non-thesis degree requires 8 courses taken from a list of 10
courses - all designed for the program:
. HVAC Design
. Power Generation
. Basics of Energy Engineering and Auditing
. Engines
. Combined Heat and Power
. Energy Efficient Design
. Advanced and Renewable Energy Engineering
. Management of Engineering Projects
. Nuclear Power Generation
. Air Pollution
Courses feature a practical real world focus with instructors and guest
speakers from the industry. Courses are all presented in the evening, and
each course is offered on a yearly basis - either in the spring or fall
semester.
Thus far, the program has enrolled over 70 active students and involves some
of the largest energy -oriented employers in Illinois. I am attaching a
brochure on the program. If attachments are not passed forward in the
Bldg-Sim system - please contact at the e-mail address or Phone number below
Thanks
Bill Ryan
Thanks for the replies everyone. I am going to meet with a career counselor
to help me decide exactly what to do. Your information and suggestions will
definitely be useful.
Brad