The Best Podcasts for Engineering Students Who Want to Work in the Power Sector
- Stephanie Somerville
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
If you are studying engineering and thinking about a future in the power industry, you are already stepping into one of the most exciting fields in Australia. The energy transition is creating new jobs, new technologies, and new opportunities that did not exist even five years ago. One of the easiest ways to get ahead is to start listening to the conversations that industry leaders, innovators, and technical specialists are already having.
Podcasts are a smart way to do this. Listen on the bus. Listen while cooking dinner. Listen on a walk between classes. You will pick up knowledge, language, trends, and ideas that will set you apart from other graduates.
Here are the top podcasts every engineering student should be tuning into, and what you can get out of them.
AEMO on Air
AEMO runs the national electricity and gas system. When they talk, you get the inside view of how the grid actually works. This podcast gives you a front row seat to the challenges of reliability, market reforms, system planning, and renewable integration. It is perfect if you want to understand how technical decisions shape the entire energy system.
What you will learn:
How the NEM operates
The realities of keeping the lights on
Pathways to becoming an engineer at AEMO
Solar Insiders
A go to for anyone interested in rooftop solar and battery tech. If you want to work in renewables, this podcast helps you understand technical issues, policy changes, and the business side of solar.
What you will learn:
Insights from installers and tech specialists
How solar and storage are reshaping the grid
Real stories from industry veterans
ARENA Rewired
ARENA funds groundbreaking energy projects. This podcast dives into real innovation right across Australia. Great if you want to understand future technologies and R and D.
What you will learn:
How pilot projects work
What innovation looks like in practice
The skills needed for future energy careers
Switched On
This podcast explains big shifts in clean energy in a simple way. It is a good match for students who want to build their general energy knowledge without needing a deep technical background.
What you will learn:
Market trends
Clean energy commentary
How companies are responding to the transition
Energy Consumers Australia Watt's Next
Engineers need to understand customers. This podcast explores how energy decisions affect households and businesses. A strong pick for students looking at network planning, customer experience, or policy roles.
What you will learn:
Consumer insights
What people value in an energy system
How engineering decisions shape customer outcomes
Energy Insiders
One of the most popular energy podcasts in Australia. Covers policy, technology, renewables, storage, and the latest leadership perspectives.
What you will learn:
The big stories in Australian energy
Interviews with CEOs and experts
How engineering fits into broader industry changes
Origin Energy So Watt
A great look into corporate energy work. From digital systems to retail innovation, this gives you an idea of what engineering looks like inside a major energy company.
What you will learn:
Decarbonisation inside a big business
Tech and innovation teams at work
How large companies respond to change
Energy Charter Empower Podcast
Focused on collaboration across the sector and how companies are improving customer outcomes. This is a strong listen for students who care about ethics, community impact, and big picture thinking.
What you will learn:
Customer centric design
Industry wide collaboration
Leadership lessons
CEC Energy Matters
Made for people who want to understand solar, storage, and clean energy technology. A good technical but easy listen.
What you will learn:
Clean tech updates
Industry expectations for engineers
How renewables scale in the real world
EEC First Fuel
Energy efficiency is one of the biggest growth areas in engineering. This podcast steps into demand management, building performance, smart systems, and energy policy.
What you will learn:
How efficiency interacts with the grid
Real engineering challenges
Why demand side solutions matter
And for your future career: the graduate focused podcasts
Prosple Graduate Career Launchpad
A great pick for students who want tips on getting hired. Covers resumes, job hunting, networking, and graduate program insights.
Grad Connection Cram Time
Perfect for short, sharp advice on getting job ready. Helps you understand employer expectations.
Gradability Employability Podcast
Focused on employability skills. You will learn communication skills, interview strategies, and practical steps to stand out.
Why listening to these podcasts gives you a real advantage
When you listen to these podcasts, you start hearing the language of the industry. You learn the key issues, the emerging technologies, the challenges being solved, and the opportunities appearing across the sector. You build confidence. You build awareness. And when you sit in your first interview or industry placement, you already sound like someone who understands the industry you want to join.
These podcasts help you become more than an engineering student. They help you become an engineer in the making.
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