Energy and Fuels Engineering Option
Career Opportunities
Graduates establish careers in both private industry and government. Pursuing an advanced degree is also an appealing option in view of the many challenging issues in the energy sector. As a graduate of the Energy and Fuels Engineering option, your skills will be an advantage when competing for jobs in many chemical engineering fields. Here are some examples of employment opportunities for energy and fuels engineers:
- development of reformulated and alternative fuels
- development, characterization, and application of new materials for environmental engineering
- combustion system design, engineering and operation
- design, engineering and operation of pollution control systems
- design, engineering and operation of refinery processes
- analysis and planning for compliance with environmental regulations
- analysis and improvement of the efficiency of energy-intensive industries, such as manufacturing and utilities
- analysis and procurement of fuels for utilities
- remediation of sites affected by past fuel storage, processing, and utilization practices