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substation engineer

Substation engineers design medium and high voltage substations used for the transmission, distribution, and generation of electrical energy.

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Description

Substation engineers design medium and high voltage substations used for the transmission, distribution, and generation of electrical energy. They develop methods for the efficient operation of the energy process, and ensure compliance to safety and environmental standards.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings electricity consumption electrical engineering electrical discharge electrical power safety regulations engineering principles electric current mechanical engineering mechanics engineering processes electricity principles

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electric generators transmission towers electricity market CAD software

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage engineering project use technical drawing software make electrical calculations ensure compliance with safety legislation approve engineering design design electric power systems ensure safety in electrical power operations inspect facility sites create CAD drawings perform project management ensure compliance with environmental legislation perform scientific research adjust engineering designs operate electronic measuring instruments

OPTIONALOptional competences

inspect underground power cables respond to electrical power contingencies inspect overhead power lines wear appropriate protective gear install circuit breakers ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule monitor electric generators supervise electricity distribution operations manage electricity transmission system maintain electrical equipment develop electricity distribution schedule manage workflow processes test procedures in electricity transmission develop strategies for electricity contingencies assess financial viability adjust voltage

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