Sustainable Engineering Concentration

Sustainable Engineering

As global energy demands rise, Ohio Northern University’s (ONU) Sustainable Engineering concentration equips you to use resources responsibly, minimizing energy and resource usage in product and in building design. You’ll build on your engineering foundation while gaining the skills to drive innovation in renewable energy, efficiency, and sustainable design.

Type of Offering

Concentration

College

Engineering

Why Choose ONU's Sustainable Engineering Program?

Pair your mechanical engineering degree with a concentration in sustainable engineering to find innovative solutions. Through hands-on experiences and a tight-knit environment, you’re empowered with the skill, creativity, and support needed to make a lasting impact on powering our world.

During your time in the sustainable engineering program, you uncover opportunities to grow in the classroom, around campus, and in the real world.
●    Small classes that connect you with other passionate engineering majors and create an on-campus community where you’ll thrive.
●    Transformative student life opportunities that open doors, like studying abroad in Puerto Rico to learn about sustainable building practices and joining ONU’s competition teams.
●    Faculty mentorship that encourages your intellectual growth and helps shape your future success.
●    Internships and co-ops that provide vital career development opportunities to refine your skills and build a professional network.

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Build Well-Rounded Expertise

Adding a concentration in sustainable engineering to your mechanical engineering major ensures you develop the technical foundation to design efficient, reliable systems with people and the planet in mind. This balanced approach helps you discover solutions that reduce environmental impact, improve energy use, and advance sustainable innovation.

Future-Proof Your Career With Real-World Experience

At ONU, we help you discover your professional future by connecting you to co-op and internship opportunities before graduation. These immersive experiences sharpen your competitive edge, strengthen your resume, and cultivate a thriving professional network.

Co-op Program

“The ability to integrate sustainable principles into design is rapidly becoming a core expectation.”

Bryan Cousino, BSME`03

ONU’s sustainable engineering concentration gives you hands-on knowledge and a solution-oriented perspective on designing for a greener world. Building on the firm foundation of your mechanical engineering major, this concentration adds specialized expertise in sustainability.

Along with the technical expertise, you gain a forward-thinking approach that integrates sustainability into any engineering discipline. By analyzing real-world challenges and applying sustainable best practices, you graduate ready to craft innovative solutions that make lasting changes across industries.

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