§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

energy systems engineer

Energy systems engineers supervise the energy conversion and distribution processes.

Description

Energy systems engineers supervise the energy conversion and distribution processes. They analyse the energy supply and consumption efficiency developing new ways to improve the existing processes, taking into account both the technical and the financial aspects. They also study the environmental impact of energy usage and combine the production of renewable energy in the current power systems.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings energy market energy performance of buildings energy energy micro-generation technologies electricity consumption electrical power safety regulations geothermal energy engineering principles state estimation combined heat and power generation engineering processes energy conservation environmental engineering renewable energy solar energy

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage engineering project use technical drawing software adapt energy distribution schedules perform risk analysis draw blueprints identify energy needs inspect building systems promote innovative infrastructure design examine engineering principles determine appropriate heating and cooling system troubleshoot carry out energy management of facilities advise on heating systems energy efficiency approve engineering design design electric power systems promote sustainable energy perform scientific research adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

oversee quality control utilise decision support system identify fitted source for heat pumps perform a feasibility study on biogas energy instruct on energy saving technologies design district heating and cooling energy systems perform data mining wear appropriate protective gear integrate biogas energy in buildings analyse big data analyse energy consumption perform energy simulations design passive energy measures design heat pump installations perform a feasibility study on heat pumps design solar energy systems perform a feasibility study for building management systems use specific data analysis software determine internal air quality parameters conduct engineering site audits design a building management system inspect facility sites perform a feasibility study on district heating and cooling create CAD drawings perform project management perform smart grid feasibility study utilise machine learning provide information on wind turbines analyse test data assess financial viability promote environmental awareness define energy profiles design a domotic system in buildings

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