Mark Goudie
Scottish electrical engineer
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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]
Mark Goudie MEng, CEng, FIET, FIES | |
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| Born | 1991 (age 34–35) |
| Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
| Board member of | Glasgow Science Centre |
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| Discipline | Electrical engineering |
| Institutions | Institution of Engineering and Technology Glasgow Science Centre |
| Projects | Wind Energy Reservoir Storage (WERS) |
| Awards | Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (2020) Chartered engineer (2020) |
Early life and education
Mark grew up in East Kilbride[4] and studied an MEng in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.[5] 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.[6]
Career
Mark joined the Atkins graduate scheme in 2015.[7] In 2015, Mark was also recognised for designing the Wind Energy Reservoir Storage (WERS) system that would seek to repurpose aging oil & gas infrastructure.[8] In 2020, he became a Chartered Engineer and Fellow with the Institution of Engineering and Technology.[5] He subsequently became the Distribution System Operation Manager for SP Energy Networks.[9]
Awards
- 2015: Telegraph UK STEM Awards - Energy Category Winner 2015[10]
- 2017: IET Paul Fletcher Award[11]
- 2018: Finalist – Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards[12]
- 2019: Young Legend - Energy Sector[13]
- 2020: Elected one of the youngest Fellows of the Institution of Engineering and Technology[14]