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Alternative fuels engineers design and develop systems, components, motors, and equipment which replace the use of conventional fossil fuels as main power source for propulsion and power generation with the feature of using renewable energies and non-fossil fuels. They strive to optimise energy production from renewable sources and reduce production expenses and environmental strain. The alternative fuels employed mainly include Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), biodiesel, bio-alcohol as well as electricity (i.e., batteries and fuel cells), hydrogen and fuels produced from biomass.

Alternative Labels

fuel cell engineer

hydrogen 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 analyse energy consumption approve engineering design assess hydrogen production technologies conduct energy audit design electric power systems design electrical systems develop energy saving concepts dispose of hazardous waste ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure compliance with safety legislation execute feasibility study on hydrogen identify energy needs perform scientific research plan maintenance activities promote innovative infrastructure design promote sustainable energy provide information on hydrogen use sustainable materials and components use technical drawing software use testing equipment use thermal management

Essential Knowledge

CAD software chemical products circular economy electrochemistry electronics energy efficiency energy storage systems engineering principles environmental legislation fuel cell types fuel gas health, safety and hygiene legislation market pricing mechanics offshore constructions and facilities offshore renewable energy technologies power electronics renewable energy technologies smart grids systems statistics systems development life-cycle technical drawings thermodynamics

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse production processes for improvement analyse stress resistance of materials assess financial viability conduct performance tests control compliance of railway vehicles regulations control production create technical plans design prototypes disassemble engines draft design specifications ensure aircraft compliance with regulation ensure vessel compliance with regulations execute feasibility study inspect engine rooms operate battery test equipment prevent sea pollution record test data train employees use maritime English

Optional Knowledge

aerospace engineering aviation English aviation standards and recommended practices battery chemistry battery components battery fluids marine technology mechanics of vessels rail construction engineering rail design engineering rail infrastructure vessel fuels

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a75c740c-d8d9-41a7-ab1a-e69a6eb6eac1

Status

released

Occupations

alternative fuels engineer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI