Energy
Help power the country and join the energy industry. There's a major demand for renewable energy, with many exciting opportunities to get involved.
What impact could you make?
The future of this industry is vibrant! We’re looking at 21,000 new jobs by 2050.LauraPeople and Organisational Development Director
Energy at a glance
The energy industry is embracing renewable energy sources and digital technologies. This'll make sure the industry has a positive impact on the environment.
Employment
In 2024, there were 88,900 people working in the energy sector across Scotland.
Job availability
By 2027, it's expected there will be 8,400 people needed to fill job openings in Scotland.
Job diversity
There's a huge variety of jobs in this industry, including offshore technicians, electronics engineers, customer service advisers and project managers.
Career insights from energy professionals
Bring some energy to Scotland's green future
We’ve pulled out some popular energy jobs for you to explore.
Renewable energy consultant
Big data engineer
Technical surveyor
Design engineer
Electrical engineer
Mechanical engineer
Building surveyor
Engineering craft machinist
Things you may not know about energy
A project in Midlothian will use waste heat, from sources such as waste plants and mine workings, to help heat more than 30,000 households.
Source: Energy Digital
More than three quarters of the renewable electricity made in Scotland in 2023 came from wind technologies. The second largest was hydro, at almost 14%.
Source: Scottish Government
By 2030, it’s expected that 50% of all Scotland’s energy will come from renewable sources.
Source: Scottish Government
What subjects you could take in school
We've pulled together some examples of subjects and Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) that could be useful for getting into an energy career.
science
maths
Engineering FA
graphic communications
design and manufacture
geography
physics
Scientific Technologies FA
environmental science
Organisations making a difference
Discover some of the organisations within energy and how they’re making an impact on the industry.
Scottish Renewables
Scottish Renewables is the voice of our renewable energy industry. Their vision is for Scotland to become a world leader in renewable energy.
Visit Scottish Renewables
Energy and Utility Skills
Energy and Utility Skills brings together industry leaders to address skills challenges the sector faces.
Visit Energy and Utility Skills
Energy Skills Partnership
Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) works with Scotland’s colleges and industry partners to improve skills within the nation's workforce.
Visit Energy Skills Partnership
My Energy Future
Help shape the future of energy. Explore energy careers, hear from energy influencers, discover useful resources and more.
Visit My Energy Future