Undergraduate Students
Your Path to Energy Expertise
At UNC Charlotte, we provide multiple avenues for students to immerse themselves in the power and energy sector. By combining technical rigor with industry relevance, our programs produce highly adaptable professionals ready to lead in an evolving global marketplace.
Undergraduate Energy Concentrations
In a unique collaboration with EPIC, the William States Lee College of Engineering offers specialized energy concentrations across all major departments. These tracks are designed to make you more marketable by focusing on the specific needs of today’s power and energy sectors.
Explore concentrations by department:
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
Focus on the infrastructure behind power. From designing transmission and distribution lines, to resilient foundations for wind turbines to managing the environmental impact and sustainability of large-scale power plants, this track builds the world’s energy backbone. - Electrical Engineering
The heart of the power industry. Students dive deep into smart grid technology, renewable energy integration, and the complex systems that transmit and distribute electricity to millions. - Mechanical Engineering
Lead the way in energy conversion. Focus on turbomachinery, thermodynamics, and the mechanical systems behind both traditional and renewable power. - Systems Engineering
The big-picture approach. Learn to optimize complex energy networks, focusing on grid reliability, economic modeling of energy markets, and the efficiency of large-scale industrial operations. - Electromechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology
Applied expertise for the modern grid. This track emphasizes the hands-on implementation, testing, and maintenance of energy systems, ensuring that power infrastructure is both functional and safe.
Student Tip: Finding specific energy & power related courses in the University Catalog can be a challenge if you’re new to the system. We recommend speaking with your academic advisor or contacting EPIC directly to ensure you’re on the right track.
Careers of Consequence
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Get hands-on experience before you graduate. EPIC provides undergraduate students the unique chance to work alongside our faculty and engineering staff on cutting-edge research projects. Typical projects are on solving grid infrastructure challenges, exploring renewable integration, and motor efficiency testing.
Ready to start your research journey? For more information on current projects and how to apply, please contact Christina Kopitopoulou, ckopitop@charlotte.edu.