Electrical Engineering - Electrical Power Engineering Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Overview

 In the decades to come, a revolution will unfold in the generation and delivery of electrical power, driven by the large-scale introduction of renewable and distributed power generation, the need for environmentally-friendly and sustainable components and the liberalisation of the energy markets.

Electrical power engineers are needed in order to design new components with an eye towards sustainable materials and efficient conversion processes, as well as to integrate them into a smart and adaptable electricity infrastructure.

What you will learn

When you join TU Delft’s track in Electrical Power Engineering, you will get an in-depth understanding of the challenges that electrical power engineers must overcome. The MS Electrical Engineering - Electrical Power Engineering programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) covers a wide range of issues, including renewable energy, smart grids, environmentally friendly material technologies, the decentralisation of power generation, power-systems operation, power electronics and electrical machines.

Career Prospects

Career opportunities for electrical power engineers are exceptionally good, both in the Netherlands and abroad. Graduates can choose from a number of career paths, with attractive positions open to starting engineers in the areas of product design, consultancy and research. At higher levels, electrical sustainable energy engineers often move into management positions. Electrical power engineers are found in larger companies (including distribution and transmission system operators), as well as in such prominent firms as Siemens, ALSTOM, ABB, Shell and Philips. They also find employment in research institutes (e.g. TNO and ECN), high-tech companies and consultancy firms (e.g. KEMA). Some graduates choose to continue their education and pursue doctoral studies.