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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.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

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

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)