Electricity and energy

A field of study in engineering, manufacturing and construction

Figures for

Where can it lead?58 jobsuse what this field teaches.ESCO

Vocational or degree?Both routes6 in 10 train through vocational routes in the EU: 458,000 finished vocational training and 358,000 higher education in this field (2024). Figures for the wider field.Eurostat

Do graduates use it?73% in a matching jobof engineering graduates with a degree in the EU work in a job that matches what they studied. After vocational training: 53%.All engineering fields · Eurostat 2024

Do they find work?87% in workof people who finished higher education in the last 1 to 3 years in the EU (2025). Vocational training: 80%. General upper secondary only: 67%.All fields · Eurostat

What you'd learn

Electrical engineeringElectrical wiring plansEnergy efficiencyEnergy performance of buildingsManufacturing of heating equipmentRenewable energyElectrical power safety regulationsFuel gasAlternative energyElectric generatorsElectrical dischargeNuclear energy+ 13 more

The knowledge areas ESCO files under this field, those most needed by jobs first. Actual programmes vary by school and country.

Where it can lead

58 jobs use what this field teaches.

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Jobs that use what electricity and energy teaches
Job	Prospects	Pay	Usual study	AI exposure
Electricity distribution technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Energy conservation officer	Good	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Heating technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Geothermal technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Energy analyst	Good	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Offshore renewable energy plant operator	Average	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Automotive battery technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Energy engineer	Good	Above average	Degree	Very low
Electrical equipment assembler	Good	Below average	Vocational	Low
Onshore wind farm technician	Average	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Ground lighting officer	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Power production plant operator	Average	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Battery test technician	Limited	Below average	Vocational	Low
Electrical engineering technician	Good	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Electrician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Electrical mechanic	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Heating and ventilation service installer	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Energy consultant	Good	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Battery manufacturing technician	Good	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Solar energy sales consultant	Good	Above average	Degree	Significant
Marine electrician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Energy manager	Good	Well above average	Degree	Low
Offshore renewable energy technician	Average	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Insulation worker	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Control panel tester	Limited	Below average	Vocational	Low
Electrical engineer	Good	Above average	Degree	Very low
Renewable energy consultant	Good	Above average	Degree	Significant
Automotive electrician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Gas scheduling representative	Good	About average	Vocational	Significant
Power tool repair technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Gas processing plant operator	Average	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Hydropower technician	Good	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Roofer	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Household appliances repair technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Ski lift operator	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Gas transmission system operator	Good	About average	Vocational	Significant
Battery system engineer	Good	Above average	Degree	Very low
Rolling stock electrician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Vehicle electronics installer	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Refurbishing technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Gas service technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Nuclear technician	Average	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Handyperson	Good	Below average	Basic schooling	Very low
Water conservation technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Fibre optic installer	Average	About average	Vocational	Very low
Container equipment assembler	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Chimney sweep	Limited	About average	Vocational	Very low
Mining electrician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Chimney sweep supervisor	Limited	About average	Vocational	Very low
Steam plant operator	Limited	About average	Vocational	Very low
Battery maintenance technician	Good	About average	Post-secondary	Very low
Boiler operator	Limited	About average	Vocational	Very low
Commissioning engineer	Good	Above average	Degree	Very low
Theme park technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Meter reader	Good	Below average	Basic schooling	Some tasks
Smart home installer	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
Avionics technician	Good	About average	Vocational	Very low
House builder	Limited	About average	Vocational	Very low

Jobs that need the knowledge this field teaches (ESCO), closest match first. This is not a record of where graduates actually end up: no EU-wide data says that per field.

Where to study

949 institutions in the EU offer engineering bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.