Do you think you would like to engineer the buildings of the future? What is Building Engineering all about?
Building Engineer - So, what do they do?
Listen to what David Kellegher has to say about being a Building Engineer
Building Engineers are responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of all the services required in any kind of building, from a home to an office block, a cinema to an airport. There are two main aspects of building engineering: mechanical and electrical. Mechanical covers things such as air conditioning systems, ventilation and heating; electrical is concerned with aspects such as power, lighting, fire alarms and security.
What type of person would make a good Building Engineer?
A good building engineer is someone who is mathematically and technically minded with excellent problem solving ability. They should have strong communication skills, can work well as part of a team and will be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
OK, so how do I become a Building Engineer?
It will be necessary to have a degree in Engineering, ideally specialising in Building Engineering. TU Dublin have a specific degree in Building Engineering.
Hear what this course is all about from current students.
This course also has several QQI/FET links here.
It is also possible to work as a Building Engineer with a primary degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Finally, are there jobs and what’s the pay like?
Employment growth in this area is quite high. There are approximately 18,700 Building Engineer jobs in the country with salary rates ranging from €28k - €65k.
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