energy systems engineer
Code 2149.9.2
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- electricity consumption
- technical drawings
- energy performance of buildings
- energy
- solar energy
- environmental engineering
- energy market
- electrical power safety regulations
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- combined heat and power generation
- renewable energy
Skills and competences
- approve engineering design
- determine appropriate heating and cooling system
- identify energy needs
- design electric power systems
- draw blueprints
- examine engineering principles
- manage engineering project
- inspect building systems
- perform scientific research
- adjust engineering designs
- promote innovative infrastructure design
- promote sustainable energy
- perform risk analysis
- troubleshoot
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- adapt energy distribution schedules
- advise on heating systems energy efficiency
- carry out energy management of facilities
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