Mark Goudie (born 1991 [1]) is a Scottish electrical engineer based in Glasgow. He worked as an engineer for Atkins and currently works as the Distribution System Operation Manager[2] for SP Energy Networks, part of ScottishPower. He was elected as one of the youngest ever Fellows of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.[3] He is a passionate supporter of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics initiatives in the UK. This is highlighted through his positions as a Trustee of the Glasgow Science Centre,[4] VisitScotland Young Legend[5] for the Energy Sector and as the Chair of the IET Engineering Horizons bursary[6]
Mark Goudie MEng, CEng, FIET, FIES | |
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| Born | 1991 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
| Occupation | Electrical Engineer |
| Years active | 2015 - Present |
| Board member of | Glasgow Science Centre |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Electrical engineering, Energy, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics |
| Institutions | Institution of Engineering and Technology – Chair of Horizons Bursary, Glasgow Science Centre – Board of Trustees |
| Projects | Wind Energy Reservoir Storage (WERS) |
| Awards | Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (2020), Chartered engineer (2020), VisitScotland Young Legend (2019) |
Early life and education edit
Mark grew up in East Kilbride[7] and studied an MEng in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.[8] During his time at university he was a sponsored student with Atkins through the IET Power Academy programme and completed a number of summer placements across the UK.[9]
Career edit
Mark joined the Atkins graduate scheme in 2015.[10] In 2015, Mark was also recognised for designing the innovative Wind Energy Reservoir Storage (WERS) system that would seek to repurpose aging oil & gas infrastructure.[11] In 2020, he became a Chartered Engineer and Fellow with the Institution of Engineering and Technology.[8] He subsequently became the Distribution System Operation Manager for SP Energy Networks.[12]
Awards edit
- 2015: Telegraph UK STEM Awards - Energy Category Winner 2015[13]
- 2017: IET Paul Fletcher Award[14]
- 2018: Finalist – Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards[15]
- 2019: Young Legend - Energy Sector[16]
- 2020: Elected one of the youngest Fellows of the Institution of Engineering and Technology[17]
References edit
- ^ "IET celebrates one of our youngest IET Fellows". www.theiet.org. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "IET Fellow". SPEnergyNetworks. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Howie, Emylie (20 January 2021). "East Kilbride man among youngest ever to receive top engineering accolade". Daily Record. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ insider.co.uk (28 January 2020). "Trio join science centre trustees board". businessInsider. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Young Legends, Mark Goudie | Scotland.org". Scotland. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "IET Awards and Prizes Committees and Panels" (PDF). Institution of Engineering & Technology. The Institution of Engineering & Technology. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Howie, Emylie (20 January 2021). "East Kilbride man among youngest ever to receive top engineering accolade". Daily Record. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Young Legend of the Year | University of Strathclyde". www.strath.ac.uk. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "The Complete Guide to sponsored degrees". UCAS. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Moss, Chris (6 October 2017). "What could winning the STEM Awards do for your career?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "How engineering is helping to solve the energy crisis". The Telegraph. 30 September 2016. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "IET Fellow". SPEnergyNetworks. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Moss, Chris (6 October 2017). "What could winning the STEM Awards do for your career?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Recipients of the IET Early Career Awards" (PDF). Institution of Engineering & Technology. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Young Professionals Green Energy Awards Previous Winners". www.scottishrenewables.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Mark Goudie- Young Legend". SNC-Lavalin. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Recently Elected Fellows". www.theiet.org. Retrieved 22 March 2021.