substation engineer
Code 2151.1.6
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- electricity consumption
- electric current
- electrical discharge
- technical drawings
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- mechanics
- electrical power safety regulations
- engineering principles
- electricity principles
- engineering processes
Skills and competences
- approve engineering design
- design electric power systems
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- manage engineering project
- perform scientific research
- adjust engineering designs
- create CAD drawings
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- perform project management
- make electrical calculations
- inspect facility sites
- operate electronic measuring instruments
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