To train professionals capable of designing, planning, projecting, constructing, operating, and innovating technologies related to the use of energy resources, based on the use of clean and low environmental impact technologies for the implementation of solutions to energy problems in the public, social and private sectors.

• Is self-determined and takes care of him/herself.
• Expresses and communicates.
• Thinks critically and reflectively.
• Learns autonomously.
• Works collaboratively.
• Participates responsibly in society.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• Basic knowledge of physics.

The energy engineer will be able to:

• Design and innovate processes for production, distribution, and management of conventional energies from a cleaner and more efficient approach.
• Implement and develop emerging and new technologies for the adequate use of renewable energies in the public and private sectors, contributing to the diversification of the energy matrix within a framework of regional and international competition under the principles of sustainability and ethics.
• Evaluate energy efficiency in productive units to increase their competitiveness in the market.
• Advise decision-making in energy matters, under the applicable environmental and energy regulations.
• Propose projects that allow the conversion and integration of conventional sources with renewable energy sources.

The requirements to become a student at the Institute are:

1. To comply with the academic background and other requirements indicated in the respective call for applications.
2. To take the admission exam for the higher level.
3. To be selected for admission.

The Energy Engineering graduate will be able to work in public or private institutions:

• Optimizing energy generation and use systems in companies, public institutions or public spaces, or integrated operating systems.
• Evaluating, collaborating, and supervising projects, and energy and environmental audits.
• Implementing actions to incorporate primary renewable energy sources in an economically, socially, and environmentally viable manner.
• Supporting in the planning, supervision, and evaluation of the national energy system.
• As a consultant for the development of projects with the use of conventional and non-conventional energies.
• Advising and promoting energy efficiency in residential, commercial and industrial areas.
• Performing applied research and technological development, as well as maintenance and administration activities.
• Participating in teaching activities and dissemination of energy and environmental sustainability culture.

Check the list of subjects, credits and total hours of the program in:

• UPIITA