The Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op) program addresses the challenge society is facing to integrate and use modern sustainable energy technologies in a manner consistent with our urban environments, while changing views on energy and the environment transform the utility and construction sectors. As such, this college engineering program teaches you the fundamental skills to understand energy and its uses in modern society. The advanced diploma program is demanding, but offers a unique blend of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that are highly sought after in modern energy and sustainable building companies. This program offers an optional co-op component that allows academically-qualified students to enhance their education by working a full calendar year as paid employees in the field. The experience puts classroom learning into practice while helping you to build a network of valuable contacts for future careers.

Career Outlook Junior energy auditor Energy consultant assistant Boiler technologist assistant Wind/solar technologist Power systems supervisor Energy analyst Areas of Employment A widening skilled-labour shortage and quickly advancing technology in the energy sector are creating a huge demand for technicians who possess a breadth of knowledge across the mechanical, electrical, electronic and automation engineering fields. Graduates are prepared to: Work with architectural companies to integrate energy technologies into the latest green buildings Apply knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, computation fluid dynamics and mechanics to industries such as: moulding and casting, integrated circuit packaging, heat exchanger/boiler design and manufacture and petrochemical processing Implement energy solutions for commercial and residential buildings using knowledge of energy systems, energy efficiency and renewable/distributed energy systems Design, assemble and program building automation systems Develop advanced control systems for energy, chemical processes or manufacturing Design and maintain heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration units Operate power plants of various sizes