Who Thrives in the Energy Industry According to an Energy Engineer at Resilient Buildings Group
Jake, an energy engineer at Resilient Buildings Group, highlights the importance of "interdisciplinary focus and interest in innovation" in a constantly evolving field, emphasizing a need for "adaptability and open-mindedness" to tackle "constantly new challenges" and diverse projects. This "fairly new industry" rewards those fascinated by energy and building systems, embracing new technologies like AI to remain at the forefront of sustainable solutions.
Interdisciplinary, Innovation, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Research
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Jake Gehrung
Energy Engineering
Resilient Buildings Group
University of New Hampshire
N/A
Environmental & Related Sciences
Energy & Utilities
Consulting
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Interdisciplinary skills are highly valued in the energy industry, particularly those involving innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
2. A fascination with buildings and energy is a significant asset, motivating continuous learning and exploration of the field.
3. Adaptability and open-mindedness are crucial for navigating the ever-evolving challenges and diverse projects within the energy engineering sector.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
This industry, the whole space of sustainability, clean energy, and sustainable business, is fairly new. This presents an opportunity for people who are interdisciplinary. It's ideal for those who think about innovation and operate at the cutting edge.
This role thrives in the energy space, especially in energy engineering. You constantly have to think about innovation and the latest solutions to problems. I'm always researching the newest technologies to recommend.
This ensures we remain at the forefront. Our companies are always considering AI and how to incorporate it into our work. Therefore, this role requires an interdisciplinary focus and an interest in innovation.
Beyond that, you just need to be a "nerd" about energy. It really helps if you are fascinated with buildings and energy, regardless of your specific angle or background. There are many ways to get involved beyond energy engineering.
Lastly, being adaptable and open-minded is crucial in this field. New challenges will arise; this is not a mundane role with repetitive solutions. There are constant new challenges, not just with energy problems, but also with people and project issues.
Energy engineers engage the world in a variety of ways to do energy work. There are many different projects to be completed. It's important, especially in my role at Resilient Buildings Group, where we offer diverse services, that I can adapt to the specific service needed.