Mark Goudie

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Mark Goudie

MEng, CEng, FIET
Mark Goudie.jpg
Born1991
Glasgow, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Strathclyde
OccupationElectrical Engineer
Years active2015 - Present
Known forDesigning the innovative WERS system that would seek to repurpose aging oil & gas infrastructure.
Board member ofGlasgow Science Centre
Engineering career
DisciplineElectrical engineering, Energy, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
InstitutionsInstitution of Engineering and Technology – Chair of Horizons Bursary, Glasgow Science Centre – Board of Trustees
Projects (WERS)
AwardsFellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (2020), Chartered engineer (2020), VisitScotland Young Legend (2019)
WERS system overview


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. In 2020, 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]

Early life and education[]

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 programme and completed a number of summer placements across the UK.[9]

Career[]

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[]

  • 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[]

  1. ^ "IET celebrates one of our youngest IET Fellows". www.theiet.org. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ^ "IET Fellow". SPEnergyNetworks. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ Howie, Emylie (20 January 2021). "East Kilbride man among youngest ever to receive top engineering accolade". Daily Record. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. ^ insider.co.uk (28 January 2020). "Trio join science centre trustees board". businessInsider. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Young Legends, Mark Goudie | Scotland.org". Scotland. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. ^ "IET Awards and Prizes Committees and Panels" (PDF). Institution of Engineering & Technology. The Institution of Engineering & Technology. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  7. ^ Howie, Emylie (20 January 2021). "East Kilbride man among youngest ever to receive top engineering accolade". Daily Record. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Young Legend of the Year | University of Strathclyde". www.strath.ac.uk. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  9. ^ "The Complete Guide to sponsored degrees". UCAS. UCAS. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  10. ^ Moss, Chris (6 October 2017). "What could winning the STEM Awards do for your career?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  11. ^ "How engineering is helping to solve the energy crisis". The Telegraph. 30 September 2016. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  12. ^ "IET Fellow". SPEnergyNetworks. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  13. ^ Moss, Chris (6 October 2017). "What could winning the STEM Awards do for your career?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Recipients of the IET Early Career Awards" (PDF). Institution of Engineering & Technology. Institution of Engineering & Technology. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Young Professionals Green Energy Awards Previous Winners". www.scottishrenewables.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  16. ^ "Mark Goudie- Young Legend". SNC-Lavalin. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  17. ^ "Recently Elected Fellows". www.theiet.org. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
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