Bachelor of Engineering (Ord) Building Services & Renewable Energy at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Building Services & Renewable Energy is an advanced, well-established specialist field of Engineering. It encompasses the most important components of any building project, and as such can lay the foundation for a highly successful career in the construction industry.

The Building Services Engineer profession spans the whole spectrum of construction, including the design and installation of services systems, the manufacture of equipment and components, facilities management and maintenance.

This course was specifically created with the needs of the modern building design in mind, placing particular emphasis on the design of the building services of work and living space, and on the environmental aspects of construction by concentrating on the use of renewable energy and the Building Information Modelling process.

It’s a vibrant, progressive and vital role in any modern construction project, and our graduates are highly sought after as environmentally conscious design comes to the fore, and continues to grow, both at home and abroad.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Building Services Consultancy
• Renewable Energy Companies
• Facilities Managment Companies
• Building Contractors
• Energy Assessment & Auditing Firms

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Building Services Engineer
• Energy Engineer
• Facilities Manager