power distribution engineer
Code 2151.1.5
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- electricity consumption
- electrical discharge
- technical drawings
- energy
- power engineering
- electrical engineering
- energy market
- electrical power safety regulations
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- smart grids systems
Skills and competences
- approve engineering design
- design smart grids
- assess financial viability
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- manage electricity transmission system
- identify customer's needs
- inspect underground power cables
- inspect overhead power lines
- perform scientific research
- change power distribution systems
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- adapt energy distribution schedules
- develop electricity distribution schedule
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- make electrical calculations
- supervise electricity distribution operations
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences