The Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program allows qualified college or university graduates direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year program to receive a Technology advanced diploma in four semesters.

Forming the base of this college engineering program will be society's changing views on energy and the environment, which are transforming the utility and construction sectors. As such, it will focus on offering you the fundamental skills to understand energy and its uses in modern society.

A radical shift in operating practice in the utility sector is currently opening the doors to ground-breaking energy projects using small-scale sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, fuel cells, geo-thermal and biomass energy to produce electrical and thermal energy. The construction industry has also adopted a host of new building initiatives that are quickly increasing green awareness, and the use of sustainable engineering practices for various sectors. The challenge and opportunity will be to learn how to integrate and use all of these modern sustainable energy technologies in a manner consistent with the market demands.

Due to the energy industry's changing nature, this program will be challenging but will result in a unique blend of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that are highly sought after in modern energy and sustainable building companies and sectors.

Companies Offering Jobs

Toronto Hydro, Ontario Power Generation, Clear Blue Technologies, Bombardier, Grasshopper Solar Inc, Elexicon, Veridian, Mircom, and many more.

Program Highlights

• Applied research and development projects in the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program would promote innovation and entrepreneurial skills.

• The technical curriculum is complemented by project management skills.

• Students will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art energy systems labs and practices.

• This program prepares the students to implement energy solutions for commercial and residential buildings using knowledge of energy systems, energy efficiency and renewable/distributed energy systems, design, assembly, troubleshooting, building automation systems, develop advanced control systems for energy, manufacturing process, design and heating, ventilating, air conditioning & refrigeration systems and operate power plants of various sizes.

Career Outlook

• Wind & Solar technologist
• Power plants supervisor
• Energy analyst
• Energy auditor
• Powerline technologist
• Geothermal energy technologist
• Security service technologist
• PLC
• Building automation
• Micro-controllers
• Motion control & networks
• Energy storage systems
• Manufacturing process technologist and many more.

Education Pathways

Graduates of the Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Fast-track) Advanced diploma program may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning completed at Centennial College