power distribution engineer

Power distribution engineers design and operate facilities which distribute power from the distribution facility to the consumers. They research methods for the optimisation of power distribution, and ensure the consumers' needs are met. They also ensure compliance to safety regulations by monitoring the automated processes in plants and directing workflow.

Alternative Labels

power distribution engineering adviser

power distribution engineering consultant

power distribution engineering expert

power distribution engineering specialist

power distributions engineer

power distribution system engineer

power distribution systems engineer

power distribution technology engineer

power distribution technology engineering adviser

power distribution technology engineering consultant

power distribution technology engineering expert

power distribution technology engineering specialist

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

adapt energy distribution schedules approve engineering design assess financial viability change power distribution systems design smart grids develop electricity distribution schedule ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure compliance with safety legislation ensure safety in electrical power operations identify customer's needs inspect overhead power lines inspect underground power cables make electrical calculations manage electricity transmission system perform scientific research supervise electricity distribution operations use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

electrical discharge electrical engineering electrical power safety regulations electricity consumption energy energy market engineering principles engineering processes power engineering smart grids systems technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs adjust voltage analyse big data analyse test data assemble sensors collaborate with designers coordinate communication within a team design electric power systems develop strategies for electricity contingencies execute software tests inspect facility sites install hydraulic systems maintain electrical equipment maintain hydraulic systems maintain sensor equipment manage workflow processes monitor electric generators operate battery test equipment operate hydraulic machinery controls operate hydraulic pumps operate hydrogen extraction equipment perform data analysis perform data mining perform project management repair battery components research ocean energy projects respond to electrical power contingencies test procedures in electricity transmission test sensors troubleshoot use CAD software use remote control equipment use specific data analysis software utilise decision support system utilise machine learning

Optional Knowledge

battery chemistry battery components battery fluids business intelligence chemical products cloud technologies data analytics data mining data mining methods data storage electricity market fuel gas hydraulics hydroelectricity information extraction information structure innovation processes marine engineering offshore renewable energy technologies renewable energy technologies sensors statistical analysis system software transmission towers unstructured data visual presentation techniques wire harnesses

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ac37627c-a999-4779-997e-9795cc4f9a3d

Status

released

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