
This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
Explore all careersRenewable Energy Engineers design systems that harness energy from sources like solar, wind, and hydro while managing project feasibility and budgets.
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In Australia, a full time Renewable Energy Engineer generally earns $1,700 per week ($88,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
The number of Renewable Energy Engineers has stayed about the same over the last 5 years. That being said, it is predicted that there will be a stable growth over the coming 5 years.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
To become a Renewable Energy Engineer, you will first need to obtain a Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering discipline. You can then complete postgraduate studies that specifically focus on Renewable Energy such as the Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies.
Renewable Energy Engineers work on designing and developing systems that will harness renewable energy for different purposes. Renewable energy sources might be hydro, solar or wind power, or even biofuels.
A Renewable Energy Engineer is likely to use technology to determine feasibility of a design, determine suitable locations for energy facilities to be built, and manage projects and budgets to see that energy system projects are completed successfully.