electric power generation engineer

Code 2151.1.1

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.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • electric current
  • technical drawings
  • electricity
  • energy
  • electric generators
  • electrical engineering
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • engineering principles
  • engineering processes
  • renewable energy

Skills and competences

  • approve engineering design
  • design electric power systems
  • ensure safety in electrical power operations
  • perform scientific research
  • adjust engineering designs
  • promote sustainable energy
  • respond to electrical power contingencies
  • shift energy demands
  • use technical drawing software

Transversal competences

  • develop strategies for electricity contingencies
  • ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule

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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