Sustainable Energy Engineering
Design the clean energy grid of the future - solar, wind, storage, and smart grids.
Sustainable Energy Engineering focuses on designing and deploying clean energy systems - solar and wind generation, energy storage, smart grids, and energy efficiency. SFU's program was the first dedicated sustainable energy engineering degree in Canada and is widely respected. Graduates work in utilities, clean tech, consulting, and government as the country transitions its energy grid.
Admission Average
high 80s (Tier 2 (85-91%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
Skills You'll Build
- Renewable Energy System Design
- Energy Storage & Grid Integration
- Thermodynamics & Fluid Dynamics
- Life-Cycle & Sustainability Analysis
- Policy & Economics of Energy
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4-5 years
- Co-op available: Yes
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: High Growth
Top Universities
- Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
Careers This Major Leads To
- Electrical Engineer – Entry $75,000
- Climate / Environmental Scientist – Entry $60,000