hydropower engineer

Hydropower engineers research, design and plan the building of facilities that generate electricity from the movement of water. They search optimal locations, conduct trials and try different materials to achieve the best result. Hydropower engineers develop strategies for more efficient energy production and analyse environmental consequences.

Alternative Labels

hydropower 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

approve engineering design design electric power systems draw blueprints examine engineering principles manage engineering project operate scientific measuring equipment perform project management perform risk analysis perform scientific research promote innovative infrastructure design troubleshoot use CAD software use CAM software use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

CAD software CAM software electrical power safety regulations electricity electronics principles energy efficiency energy transformation engineering principles hydroelectricity project management renewable energy technologies technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

inspect facility sites promote environmental awareness promote sustainable energy research ocean energy projects use personal protection equipment

Optional Knowledge

automation technology mechanical engineering oceanography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e12f08fb-4748-4388-9489-b647df60332a

Status

released

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