electric power generation engineer

Electric power generation engineers design and develop systems which generate electrical power, and develop strategies for the improvement of existing electricity generation systems. They strive to conciliate sustainable solutions with efficient and affordable solutions. They engage in projects where supply of electrical energy is required.

Alternative Labels

control and electric power engineer

electricity generation engineer

electric power plant engineer

electric power plant project engineer

electric power station engineer

electric power supply engineer

energy generation engineer

power generation networks engineer

power generation systems engineer

power plant engineer

power plant project engineer

power station engineer

power supply engineer

production and electric power engineer

quality and electric power engineer

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 approve engineering design design electric power systems develop strategies for electricity contingencies ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule ensure safety in electrical power operations perform scientific research promote sustainable energy respond to electrical power contingencies shift energy demands use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

electric current electric generators electrical engineering electrical power safety regulations electricity energy energy micro-generation technologies engineering principles engineering processes renewable energy technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse big data analyse energy market trends analyse test data assemble sensors assess financial viability assess hydrogen production technologies collaborate with designers coordinate communication within a team coordinate electricity generation design utility equipment develop electricity distribution schedule ensure equipment maintenance execute software tests inspect industrial equipment install hydraulic systems maintain electrical equipment maintain hydraulic systems maintain sensor equipment monitor electric generators monitor nuclear power plant systems monitor utility equipment operate battery test equipment operate hydraulic machinery controls operate hydraulic pumps operate hydrogen extraction equipment perform a feasibility study on combined heat and power perform a feasibility study on mini wind power perform data analysis perform data mining perform feasibility study on geothermal energy repair battery components research ocean energy projects resolve equipment malfunctions supervise crew test sensors troubleshoot use remote control equipment use specific data analysis software utilise decision support system utilise machine learning wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

CAD software battery chemistry battery components battery fluids biogas energy business intelligence chemical products cloud technologies data analytics data mining data mining methods data storage design drawings design principles electricity consumption electricity market energy market fuel gas hydraulics hydroelectricity information extraction information structure innovation processes marine engineering mini wind power generation offshore renewable energy technologies quality standards sensors smart grids systems statistical analysis system software unstructured data visual presentation techniques

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/58db3ac6-5217-4d46-8a4c-126598be1d13

Status

released

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