Energy Careers

Careers in the energy industry

The Energy Zone has a wide range of information, you can download fact sheets about job opportunities for Renewables, Oil & Gas and Nuclear. Also very helpful is the list of university courses that are accredited by the Energy Institute. These include courses at the University of Dundee, Robert Gordon University, Strathclyde University and Heriot-Watt University.

BP have produced an 8-page booklet which introduces the energy industry and outlines career options for students interested in Science, Engineering and Business.

www.oilandgas4u.com have some interactive tools to test your skills, match your degree and get link to current job opportunities. There are also case studies and a link to their apprenticeship scheme available. 

Careers Scotland has information about careers in 'green' power industries, giving information about the various sectors of the renewables industry.

There is a lot more information about other types of courses and the careers they can lead to on the College and Careers UK website.

Click here to find out about careers in energy in the Highlands and Islands.