Become an expert in the energy sector
Technological development challenges traditional energy expertise and requires reshaping job roles to better fit new business. The rapid change demands a high-quality and agile education system, flexible degree structures, new practices for on-the-job training and close cooperation with local educational providers.
Jobs in the energy sector are diverse and interesting. Employment opportunities are offered by power plants, electricity and district heating companies, businesses focused on energy sales, distribution and transmission, equipment suppliers, and network contracting companies. Additionally, energy professionals work in public administration, regulatory bodies, energy sector associations, and other stakeholders. Since energy is produced and used locally, there are energy sector jobs available all over Finland.
Are you currently considering what to do after completing basic education or a degree? What kind of education would lead to an interesting field and exciting job opportunities?
Energy sector education and employment options are detailed on the Energiamaailma website (in Finnish).
Education and career paths
The sector employs a wide range of professionals with different educational backgrounds: technical experts, especially in the electrical engineering, engineers, M.Sc. (Tech), business graduates, BBA graduates, law graduates, and ICT specialists.
The content and requirements of educational programs may vary depending on the institution. More information about education and career paths can be found on the Energiamaailma website (in Finnish).
Every year, Finnish Energy awards scholarships to young people studying in the field, based on recommendations from member companies. Scholarship recipients have completed an on-the-job training period, internship, or thesis in an energy company and demonstrated innovation and professional development in their work.
Scholarship fund
Finnish Energy awarded scholarships to young people studying in the field, based on recommendations from member companies. The scholarships were awarded from a fund established with donations from the energy industry employer’s association Enerta. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support and encourage young people studying in the energy sector.
Scholarships were awarded to students graduating from vocational schools and higher education institutions in electrical, district heating, or other energy-related programs. The recipient must have completed part of their studies (on-the-job training, internship, or thesis) at an energy sector company. Additionally, they must have demonstrated innovation and professional development during their on-the-job-training.
In spring 2023, Finnish Energy awarded scholarships for the 15th time. Recipients come from various parts of Finland and represent both vocational education and higher education (universities of applied sciences and universities) with different degree titles.
The following outstanding young professionals in work-life collaboration received scholarships worth 500 euros:
(name, educational institution, nominating company)
- Bhandari Bimal, Aalto University (Vantaan Energia Oy)
- Hareja Oskari, LUT University (Lahti Energia Sähköverkko Oy)
- Hassinen Lari, Riveria (Enerke Oy)
- Hepolampi Niko, LUT University(Lahti Energia Oy)
- Kettunen Marika, LAB University of Applied Sciences (Lahti Energia Oy)
- Lähteenmäki Veera, Tampere University of Applied Sciences (Elenia Oy)
- Pölönen Juha, LUT University (Elenia Oy)
- Saxell Juha, Aalto University (Kymenlaakson Sähköverkko Oy)
- Smolander Miika, Savonia (Enerke Oy)
- Yli-Mikola Juuso, LUT University (Pohjolan Voima Oy)
- Yläkangas Aleksi, Tampere University (Elenia Oy)
Congratulations to all scholarship recipients!