--- title: Mechanical / Energy Systems date: 2022-04-06T15:28:00-05:00 author: Jordan Eshelman canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/engineering-technology-ba/mechanical-energy-systems" section: Pages --- [ Back to Programs](/academics/programs)# Mechanical / Energy Systems Interested in learning more about machine design, energy systems, and materials? Consider studying mechanical / energy systems at Dordt University. [Request Info ](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/request-information) ![Male student uses a drill](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-09-14_002850.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=eb08aef4&v=498a15be8e7b0ef191f115c3e44311005940b05afefb52592da6e94567be5f50) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Program Overview](#toc576308) - [Faculty](#toc576322) - [Science and Technology Center](#toc576325) - [Student Stories](#toc576326) ## Program Overview With a strong biblical foundation and a focus in workplace skills, Dordt's mechanical / energy systems track in the engineering technology program will prepare you for service in manufacturing engineering, industrial automation, computer-controlled engineering, and more. ![Male student working on technology](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2024-05-01_003890.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=949298cb&v=bc68d603126bbb96100b424c35590bd2d8df3c7c058e0a78a513f3fd4c366c10) ## Career Preparation Dordt University's 2025 Career Outcome Rate was 99.7%! “I believe it is also, in part, indicative of the type of graduates we are encouraging our students to become—that is, graduates who don’t just learn for the sake of learning, but graduates who continue to learn for the sake of serving," said Dr. Ethan Brue, dean for technology and applied sciences. "Dordt is not just about training students for competence, but it is more about inviting students to embrace the goodness of work out of a deep care for the world.” ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Career-Outcome-Rate-2025_2026-03-27-162722_rnim.png?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&c=34612c21&v=12a6de4bbeb0d287215dcff9b1c1d85f99eddadaef33078da0d2dc67c4d280c6) ### Degree requirements Students are required to complete the foundation courses for engineering technology as well as the mechanical-specific required courses as well. ### Courses *Foundation courses* Engineering Technology (B.A.) – Foundation (common to all emphases): Engineering 117 or EGRT 115; Engineering Technology 101, 112, 115, 210, 211, 212, 213, 263, 283; a minimum of seven credits from Engineering Technology 271-276; completion of one of the Engineering Technology (A.S.) emphases. *Mechanical courses* Engineering 113, 114, 115, 202, 208, 212, 295, and a minimum of 12 credits from EGR 116, 204, 209, 300, 302, 303, 312, 313, 314, 315, 381, Engineering Technology 379, 380. Chemistry 110 or 111, Mathematics 152, Physics 231, 232. [See the course catalog for more information](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/course-catalog) ### Ready to take the next step? [Request Info](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/request-information) [Visit ](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-dordt) [Apply](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now) ## Faculty With experience in a variety of fields, our faculty members are equipped and ready to help you succeed. [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c5de657711464.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=d33a06ea&v=a2afd24535c5079ff8236dbb3db43219af8c3d0f149a9d80161edccfcfe9a564) ### Justin Vander Werff Professor of EngineeringJustin Vander Werff serves as professor of Engineering at Dordt University. More ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/justin-vander-werff) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158d115559246fa.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91fca8a4&v=57a2f69af597738425fadbf482cd99466bd8d993246939220fc1cd99c43fc4e5) ### Ethan Brue Professor of Engineering and Dean for Technology and Applied SciencesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ethan-brue) ## Science and Technology Center When studying mechanical / energy systems engineering, you'll have the opportunity to spend time in Dordt's Science and Technology Center. Informally known as the "Science Building," the Science and Technology Center is home to labs for mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, and computer-aided design. [View the Center](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/campus-map/rooms/science-and-technology-center) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![A front exterior view of the Science and Technology Center](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/science-building750x750.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&c=78cefd20&v=f8595c6df40523f5cbfb75230bdcb6ed7108aef884a1aa13ab1d343ac2b742ed) ![]() ## Connect with us Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. We'll also use this information to connect you with your admissions counselor! Loading... ## Related Programs & Emphases Still looking for the right fit? Here are some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the [programs page](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs) to keep exploring your options. 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