OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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Our energy systems engineering degree is one of only six of its kind in the U.S.
That means we bring the excellence of OSU's College of Engineering to our energy systems engineering program — including world-class professors and the quality of education that only OSU delivers.
The bachelor of science in energy systems engineering combines engineering fundamentals with energy-focused technical courses and business management classes. This multidisciplinary curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the core principles of mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering.
Courses in energy consumption, distribution, storage, conversion, policy, and business management help prepare students for rewarding technical careers in the broad energy field.
95%
Since 2012, our graduates have seen 95% job placement
Intern
Take advantage of the MECOP partnership between Oregon's university engineering programs and industry
Research
Join a research team in our world-class Energy Systems Laboratory
With an average of 17 students per class, we get to know you — by name. You can expect:
Assistant professor Bahman Abbasi is leading a $2 million research program to look at how to turn salt water into drinking water using solar energy.
Gertrude Villaverde, ESE '19, is one of the first OSU-Cascades admitted students to graduate with the Honors Baccalaureate.
Creating an air quality monitor prototype was an ideal capstone project for energy systems engineering seniors.
Energy systems engineers design devices, processes and systems used to convert, distribute and store energy. It is a broad field with many opportunities. Our alumni are working at many different companies and in a variety of roles including:
The energy systems engineering program is only offered at OSU-Cascades.
The energy systems engineering program is ABET accredited. This accreditation is retroactive to the first energy systems engineering graduate in Fall 2012.
Future students should connect with an admissions advisor for admission and program questions.
1500 SW Chandler Avenue
Bend, OR 97702
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Phone: 541-322-3119
