Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Energy Engineering)

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With the future plan of 100 gigawatt (GW) solar energy and 60GW of wind energy by 2022, India has the master plan to create millions of job in energy sector, in India. According to a report by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the renewable energy sector created more than 70,000 jobs within last 3 years. Indian solar market employed around 24,000 workers in the first phase of Solar Mission of 2011-2014. These statistics are enough to ensure that there is a large scope of employment for students of Energy Engineering.

One can work as Electrical Engineer in industrial sector, Construction Manager in construction part, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer in Utility, and Process Engineer in Plant Designing in top companies like Reliance Industries, Cairn Energy PLC, Adani Enterprises, Essar Oil, Thermax, BGR Energy and Technip.

Some of the top recruiters for Energy Engineers are:

·        Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India

·        Petroleum Conservation and Research Association (PCRA)

·        Bureau of Energy Efficiency

·        Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)

·        Indian Green Building Council

·        National Productivity Council

Given below are various job profiles and their description, an Energy Engineer can work on:

Job Title

Description

Service maintenance engineer

He/she has to monitor personnel to develop technical abilities and has to look after the quality of equipment. 

Industrial engineer

The person has to fix all technical problems arising in the company.

Electrical engineer- Industrial

The person is responsible to look after all the electrical activities of the industry.

Maintenance Engineer-Construction

The person has to maintain a cost friendly technique in all the projects of the company.

Process Engineer- Plant Design

The soul is involved in energy conservation and pollution control activities.

M.Tech. Energy Engineering: Salary Trends

With fast growing employment possibilities in energy sector, salary packages are also improving to lure more and more candidates to come and contribute in completing the imagined picture of India to emerge as a powerful and resourceful country. Major companies like Reliance Industries, Adani Enterprises and Essar Oil offer a lucrative average annual package of 5 lakhs to 7 lakhs to Energy Engineering students to work for them.

Given below is the graph showing average salaries of different job profiles an energy engineer can work on:

salary graph for M.Tech. Energy Engineering

Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Energy Engineering) : 7 answered questions

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Ques. Is it good to pursue an M.tech. in energy engineering at NIT Trichy?

● Top Answer By Shankar Pandey on 28 Mar 23

Ans. If you are a mechanical engineer, pursuing an M.Tech in Energy at NIT Trichy would be an excellent choice for you. The program is well-designed and provides in-depth knowledge about energy systems and sustainability. The course curriculum is mostly based on mechanical engineering principles, which makes it easier for mechanical engineers to understand and excel in the program. NIT Trichy M.Tech Energy placements are also good, with reputed companies visiting the campus for recruitment. As a mechanical engineer, you will have many opportunities to sit in various company placements and internships, which may lead to a job offer. However, if you are an electrical engineer, you may face some challenges during the course as it is mostly based on mechanical engineering principles. This may affect your understanding of the subject and affect your performance in the program. Additionally, for placements, companies may not prefer an energy engineer with an electrical engineering background. But, if you are interested in research and higher studies, pursuing M.Tech Energy at NIT Trichy is still a good option. The campus has a solar energy lab and equipment, which provides opportunities for research in the field of energy. For Chemical and Biotech engineers, NIT Trichy is a good place to pursue research if you are interested in the field. The campus has good research facilities and provides opportunities for research in the field of energy, sustainability, and biotechnology. However, there may not be many core placements for these disciplines. If you are a mechanical engineer or interested in research, pursuing M.Tech Energy at NIT Trichy can be a good option. However, if you are an electrical, chemical, or biotech engineer, you should carefully consider the challenges and opportunities of the program before making a decision.Read more
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Ques. How is the energy systems engineering branch of IIT Bombay for an MTech?

● Top Answer By Parvez Khan on 20 Mar 23

Ans. Department of Energy Sciences at IIT Bombay is among the newest in comparison to Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering but its demand is increasing in a fast-paced manner. The reason is the shift in the demand from conventional to non-conventional forms of energy resources.  Faculty: The faculty is one of the best in the country. The HOD is a member of the Niti Aayog advisory board. Most professors and alumni have their own startups worth millions while some  Associate Professors who have joined recently are PhDs from MIT. Curriculum: The introduction of the department gives you a general picture of the course. You are required to complete 12 courses in these 4 semesters out of which 6 are electives. These 6 electives can be from almost any branch in IIT Bombay based on your personal choice.  Placements: The placements are pretty good and most students go for their own startups. The packages range around 11 LPA. Companies from a number of branches come for placements such as data analysts, core energy, energy consultancy, etc. MTech Energy Engineering Course Highlights Particulars  Statistics  Course Fee INR 50,000 - INR 2,59,000 Average Salary INR 3.75 LPA - INR 15 LPA Job Positions Energy Efficiency Engineer, Technical Resource Manager, Test & Balance Engineer, Lecturers/ Professors etc Top Recruiters  BHEL, Aditya Birla Group, Ezon Energy Solutions, Fission Labs, Accenture, M&M, Siemens, etcRead more
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Ques. Which is better: IIT Delhi Energy Studies or IIT Roorkee Systems and Control?

● Top Answer By Paramjeet Kaur on 26 Jun 24

Ans. Both IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee are prestigious engineering institutions in India. Known for their excellence in academics and research. However, the choice depends on you and your preference. According to me, IIT Roorkee is a better choice than IIT Delhi. IIT Roorkee is one of the oldest institutions in India with a rich heritage in strong engineering. IIT Roorkee System and Control Department offers excellent academic programs and research facilities along with highly experienced faculty members. The total course fee for two years of MTech in System and Control from IIT Roorkee is INR 71200 for two years. The average salary package offered to students is INR 18 LPA.Read more
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Ques. Which would be the best option energy science from IIT Bombay or power from IIT Bhubaneswar?

● Top Answer By Sejuti Ghose on 12 Jul 22

Ans. Energy Science from IIT Bombay is the better option. IIT Bombay is among the top engineering institutes in the country. Pursuing a degree from the institute will give you excellent exposure and opportunities. According to the recent highlights of IIT Bombay placements, students of MTech Energy Systems Engineering received a median CTC of around INR 12.25 LPA. Quest Global, Idam Infrastructure, TVS Motors, Accenture, etc. were the major recruiters for the branch.  The department has a good research focus as well. Read more
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Ques. How are the placements for Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Energy System Engineering) at KLE Technological University Hubli?

● Top Answer By PRAKASH ACHARYA on 29 Jul 20

Ans. *Yes internship provided in many companies.Infosys, DRDO,NAL, ISRO, CPRI, WIPRO, LRDE, GTRE, GE, CATERPILLAR,SAP, M&M,TVS,TCS,TATA MOTORS.etc*shortlisted with academic avg marks*Exam with technical, mathematics competitiveness, comprehensive, vacabalory, verbal and non verbal, personal interview, hr roundRead more
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Ques. What is the fees for Master of Technology [M.Tech] in KLE Technological University Hubli?

● Top Answer By PRAKASH ACHARYA on 29 Jul 20

Ans. Scholarship provided by College with merit and govt with facilities by ease formal procedure,15%avg got facilitiesRead more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Energy System Engineering) in KLE Technological University Hubli?

● Top Answer By PRAKASH ACHARYA on 29 Jul 20

Ans. *upto 2nd semester theoritical,3n4 semester hands on practical experience*General engineering follow with specific special subject in interest of your scope.*Research lab visit and sponsored program of projects will part of curriculum.*Live project exposure is part of curriculum*Many industries visit is mandatory is part of curriculumRead more
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