Dept of Energy, Science Research Specialist I

2. Why do you want to work for the Department of Energy?

In today's economy, fuel prices and electricity bills have been on the rise over the past few months; thus, many Filipinos have to find alternative ways to power their homes, such as through solar power. I want to work for the Department of Energy because I want to contribute my engineering skills to projects that support the country's transition toward sustainable and reliable energy, which would benefit many Filipinos long-term.

Although I'm a fresh graduate, I've developed a strong foundation through my internship, engineering thesis, and professional licenses. I'm excited about the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to research and technical work that can benefit the country.

3. Why renewable energy?

Renewable energy is personal to me because my family is not the only one affected by rising fuel prices and high electricity bills—many Filipino families face the same challenge. As a Mechanical Engineer, I want to contribute to developing and improving technologies that use renewable energy so we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and make energy more sustainable and affordable.

In the long term, I hope to become a CAD Modeler because I enjoy technical design and creating accurate engineering drawings. I see this position as an opportunity to build a strong foundation in renewable energy systems, engineering research, and technical standards. The experience I gain will make me a better engineer and strengthen the design skills I want to develop throughout my career.

4. What do you know about the National Renewable Energy Board?

The National Renewable Energy Board is a body created under the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 that supports the DoE by recommending policies, programs, and the development of renewable energy in the Philippines

5. How can a Mechanical Engineer contribute to renewable energy?

Mechanical Engineers contribute by designing, evaluating, operating, and improving energy systems. Our knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and machine design applies to solar thermal systems, wind turbines, geothermal plants, and energy-efficient equipment.

In my case, I also have experience with office work, inspections, and AutoCAD, which I believe are valuable skills for supporting engineering research and technical evaluations.

Q: What's the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

Renewable energy are replenished such as in solar, wind, and geothermal, while non-renewable are limited such as in fossil fuels

Q: What is solar photovoltaic energy?

converts sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect.

Q: Why is geothermal important in the Philippines?

Geothermal powerplants such as MAKBAN in Laguna are important because Philippines is part of the Ring of Fire, making geothermal resources abundant.

Q: What is energy efficiency?

Using less input energy to produce the same output energy.

Why should we hire you despite having no experience?

While I may not have full-time professional experience yet, I offer a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and practical engineering exposure. My internship taught me inspection, diagnostics, documentation, and teamwork, while my thesis developed my problem-solving and design skills through AutoCAD.

I'm also a Licensed Mechanical Engineer and Registered Master Plumber, and I believe my curiosity and commitment to continuous learning will help me contribute effectively in a research-oriented environment.