Mark Goudie


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
Born1991
Glasgow, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Strathclyde
OccupationElectrical Engineer
Years active2015 - Present
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
ProjectsWind Energy Reservoir Storage (WERS)
AwardsFellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (2020), Chartered engineer (2020), VisitScotland Young Legend (2019)
WERS system overview

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 IET Power Academy 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. "Young Legend of the Year | University of Strathclyde". www.strath.ac.uk. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  9. "The Complete Guide to sponsored degrees". 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. 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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