Master’s in Heavy-Duty and Off-Highway Electrification Engineering — Trucks, Mining, Construction
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in heavy-duty and off-highway electrification engineering for trucks, mining and construction. 12 modules covering heavy-duty powertrains and batteries, long-haul trucks, electrified mining, construction and agricultural machinery, heavy-duty charging infrastructure, safety and regulation, telematics and TCO, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Heavy-Duty and Off-Highway Electrification Engineering — Trucks, Mining, Construction — studying from Malta
Malta is advancing electromobility through government incentives, public transport electrification plans and the gradual expansion of charging infrastructure. The island's compact geography makes electric vehicles a practical choice, creating opportunities in charging networks, fleet management and battery servicing. Energy storage and renewable integration are also priorities as the country works to reduce its reliance on imported fuel. Engineers in this field typically work with energy providers, vehicle importers, public agencies and technology firms developing charging and storage solutions.
Fees for Malta: €9,930 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies oversee electromobility and energy-related engineering?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the title 'engineer' in Malta. Energy policy and regulation involve the Malta Resources Authority and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services, while transport electrification is supported by Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so its recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in Malta use skills in batteries, EV infrastructure or hydrogen?
Malta's market for electromobility is driven largely by public transport electrification, charging infrastructure, energy utilities and fleet operators, with hydrogen still at an early stage locally. Many roles connect to EU-funded projects. Employers will look for practical experience, so pair your qualification with project evidence.
How manageable is this programme alongside a job, and how is it delivered?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. There is no need for a student visa to study from Malta. Specialist courses take around 300 hours and master's programmes 1,900, so plan your time carefully. Ask about instalment payments and whether your employer might sponsor you.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the duty cycles of heavy vehicles and machinery.
Size high-power electric powertrains.
Design batteries for heavy-duty applications.
Plan charging infrastructure for mines, construction sites and corridors.
Apply machinery safety and high-voltage regulations.
Calculate the total cost of ownership of heavy-duty solutions.
Develop a heavy-duty or off-highway electrification project.
Who it's for
- Heavy-vehicle electrification engineers looking to deepen their expertise in trucks and off-highway machinery.
- Construction machinery engineers moving towards electric equipment.
- Engineers working on electrified mining operations.
- Traction systems engineers.
- Logistics decarbonisation consultants.
- Industrial fleet managers planning the transition to electric.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter road transport, mining or construction.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 (CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles)
- Directive 2006/42/EC (machinery)
- UN ECE R100 (electric powertrain safety)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- ISO 25119 (functional safety of agricultural and forestry machinery)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
- SAE J3271 (Megawatt Charging System, MCS)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- GT-SUITE
- AVL CRUISE M
- VECTO
- Python
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Segments: trucks, mining, construction, agriculture1.2Duty cycles and power demands1.3Battery, catenary and hydrogen1.4CO2 standards for trucks1.5Manufacturers and market offering1.6Technology maturity by segment1.7Weight and volume constraints1.8Infrastructure as a limiting factor1.9Pioneering heavy-fleet experiences1.10Case study: diesel versus electric truck comparison
2.1Electric axles for trucks2.2Central motors with transmission2.3High-voltage, high-current inverters2.4800 V and higher architectures2.5Electric power take-offs2.6Multi-speed truck transmissions2.7Component cooling2.8Regenerative braking on descents2.9Sizing the traction drivetrain2.10Lab: electric axle sizing
3.1Long-haul energy requirements3.2LFP versus NMC chemistry3.3Modular, scalable packs3.4Thermal management under demanding cycles3.5Service life under intensive cycles3.6Battery swapping3.7Mechanical protection in mining3.8Fire safety3.9Second life of heavy-duty batteries3.10Practical exercise: pack sizing for a dump truck
4.1Motorway energy consumption4.2Aerodynamics and rolling resistance4.3Range and driving times4.4Megawatt charging during rest stops4.5Maximum weights and EV allowance4.6Eurovignette and CO2 tolls4.7Comparison with hydrogen4.8Operation on European corridors4.9Pioneering fleet experiences4.10Workshop: Madrid–Valencia route simulation
5.1Electric dumpers and loaders5.2Underground ventilation and air quality5.3Trolley assist in open-pit mines5.4Charging in mining environments5.5Battery swapping at the mine5.6Electrical safety in mining5.7Mining safety regulations5.8Reducing ventilation costs5.9Electrified mine case studies5.10Case study: underground mine with an electric fleet
6.1Electric excavators and mini-excavators6.2Electric hydraulics and pumps6.3Cable power supply on site6.4On-site charging with mobile batteries6.5Noise and emissions in urban areas6.6Duty cycles and range6.7Cranes and lifting equipment6.8Public tender requirements6.9Retrofitting existing machinery6.10Lab: electric excavator duty cycle
7.1Electric and hybrid tractors7.2Electric implements and AEF7.3Electric agricultural robots7.4Charging on farms7.5Solar self-consumption on farms7.6Seasonal duty cycles7.7Autonomous tractors and GNSS guidance7.8ISOBUS compatibility with implements7.9Economics of agricultural electrification7.10Practical exercise: electric vineyard tractor
8.1High-power depot charging8.2MCS standard for trucks8.3Charging at mines and construction sites8.4Mobile site substations8.5eHighway catenary for trucks8.6Stationary support batteries8.7Generators and microgrids8.8Grid connection in remote areas8.9Corridor planning8.10Workshop: open-pit mine infrastructure
9.1High-voltage electrical safety9.2The Machinery Directive and its Regulation9.3ISO 6469 requirements9.4Functional safety: ISO 25119 and ISO 138499.5UN ECE R100 rules for trucks9.6Heavy-duty CO2 Regulation9.7Staff training and authorisation9.8Rescue procedures9.9Signage and warnings9.10Case study: dumper risk analysis
10.1Energy and health monitoring10.2Shift and charging management10.3Predictive maintenance of electrical components10.4Thermal management in extreme climates10.5Operator training10.6Productivity indicators10.7Integration with site management systems10.8Cybersecurity of connected machinery10.9Utilisation optimisation10.10Practical exercise: mining fleet dashboard
11.1TCO of electric trucks11.2TCO of construction machinery11.3Energy prices and contracts11.4Residual value of batteries11.5Decarbonisation grants and funds11.6Carbon credits11.7Machinery rental models11.8Technical risk analysis11.9Cost scenarios to 203511.10Workshop: TCO of a 40-tonne truck
12.1Selecting the segment and operation12.2Duty-cycle analysis12.3Powertrain and battery sizing12.4Charging infrastructure design12.5Safety and regulatory assessment12.6Total cost of ownership calculation12.7Deployment plan12.8Technical and economic conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, AVL CRUISE M, VECTO and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for machinery duty-cycle simulation, battery sizing for heavy-duty use and truck TCO analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2019/1242, Directive 2006/42/EC, UN ECE R100, ISO 6469-3, ISO 25119, ISO 13849-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, SAE J3271.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, AVL CRUISE M, VECTO, Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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