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Engineering for New Energy

Location: United States
Experience Type: Employer Shadows
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Assist with the integration of a large renewable energy source into a pre-existing system to help push towards net-zero targets

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

APA is one of Australia’s leading energy infrastructure businesses. We own and operate two-thirds of the country’s gas transmission pipelines, as well as distribution networks, power stations, and renewable wind and solar assets. As we continue to develop and expand our operating portfolio, we will invest in our greatest asset: our people. We are committed to achieving diversity of thought across the business by providing a safe and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, both now and in the future.

During this program, you will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of an APA team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Engineering team does every day.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at APA!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Solar technology and energy storage
    Assess and provide feedback on solar PV and battery storage technologies for concept design

    • Concept Development
    • Layout Design
  • Basis of Design
    Work with your team to document a Basis of Design

    • Documentation
    • Team Collaboration
    • Design Fundamentals
  • Calculations
    Calculate solar PV installed capacity, capacity factor, and greenhouse emissions offset

    • Estimation
    • Technical Review
  • Operational role
    Assist with operations using risk assessment tools, reporting, and troubleshooting

    • Report Writing
    • Troubleshooting
    • Safety Management
    • Problem Solving
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
APA Group
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Email
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Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center – The Hub of TSU Life (2nd floor)
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

Career Service Hours

M Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
T Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
W Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
TH Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
F Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

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