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Geothermal engineers research, design, plan and operate processes and equipment that convert thermal energy into electricity or heating and cooling. They use natural heat sources from underground to generate power, to cool in the summer and heat in the winter industrial, commercial and residential buildings. Geothermal engineers develop strategies for more efficient energy production and analyse environmental consequences.

Alternative Labels

geothermal engineering consultant

geothermal O&M engineer

geothermal power plant manager

geothermal technology engineering adviser

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs advise on building matters apply health and safety standards apply statistical analysis techniques approve engineering design assess environmental impact design geothermal energy systems design heat pump installations design thermal equipment design thermal requirements ensure compliance with environmental legislation operate scientific measuring equipment perform a feasibility study on heat pumps perform feasibility study on geothermal energy perform laboratory tests

Essential Knowledge

CAD software CAM software electric current electric generators electrical power safety regulations electricity energy efficiency energy transformation environmental legislation geographic information systems geology geothermal energy systems geothermal power generation methods geothermal power plant operations renewable energy technologies technical drawings thermodynamics types of heat pumps

Optional Skills and Competences

assess heating and cooling systems coordinate electricity generation define energy profiles design a combined heat and power system design an electric heating system design district heating and cooling energy systems design heating and cooling emission systems develop strategies for electricity contingencies inspect facility sites oversee construction project perform a feasibility study on combined heat and power perform a feasibility study on electric heating perform energy simulations perform smart grid feasibility study use testing equipment

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/be845b10-21d0-49a7-b5b9-095828c32515

Status

released

Occupations

geothermal engineer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI