Energy Management: Career, Placements and Education Information

What is Energy Management?

Energy management involves the study of the production of energy through natural resources, such as the extraction of oil and gas, as well as from renewable or sustainable sources of energy, including biofuels, hydro, wind, and solar power. Energy engineers are also taught how to find efficient, clean and innovative ways to supply energy. They work in a variety of roles including designing and testing machinery; developing ways of improving existing processes; converting, transmitting and supplying useful energy to meet our needs for electricity.

Scope of Energy Management?

• An energy manager is responsible for the energy policy of his/her firm. As a professional, he/she is required to formulate a plan for the optimal utilization of energy within the firm.
• An energy auditor is required to conduct a detailed energy audit of firms and identify any wastage of energy while suggesting financially viable means for possible energy savings.
• Other key responsibilities include identifying and prioritizing energy-saving measures after analyzing their technical and financial feasibility of the firm. 
• Graduates can consider a number of options in the energy sector, including oil and gas, renewable energy, power transmission and distribution firms.

Placements

• Adani Group
• Adecco India Pvt. Ltd.
• Augusta Infotech
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency
• Cairn India Ltd.
• Essar Group
• Falcon Associates
• Indian Institute of Plant Engineers