Thomas R. - Junior Project Engineer, Elecnor

MINI PORTRAIT
Born and bred in Nantes, I joined Centrale Nantes after two years of engineering studies in Nantes. At Centrale Nantes I was a member of the School Sports Association - the Préhisporiques! - and an active team-player in the basketball and rugby teams. In my second year, I took an optional course in New Energies before moving on to complete a double degree at the University of Seville.


YOUR CURRENT POSITION

I joined a Spanish company, Elecnor in Valencia, as a photovoltaic project engineer. Initially, this consisted of studying tenders for photovoltaic projects abroad (Portugal, Brazil, Senegal, etc.). After a mission in Senegal, I am currently in Saudi Arabia to monitor the implementation of the first photovoltaic field connected to the national grid. My main objective at the start of my professional career was to work in an international environment in energy, preferably renewable energies. In the short and medium term, I want to gain as much experience as I can in this field, take part in the implementation of several solar power plants in different countries and gradually take on more responsibility.


WHAT DID YOU LIKE AT CENTRALE NANTES?
Infinite opportunities according to everyone’s taste, effort, objectives and ambitions.


ADVICE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Centrale Nantes is close to the city centre. The coast is less than an hour away.


CENTRALE NANTES IN THREE WORDS?

Versatile, active, international