Renewable energy engineer
Code 2149.9.7
Renewable energy engineers research alternative sources of energy in order to design systems for renewable energy production. They strive to optimise energy production from renewable sources, and reduce production expenses and environmental strain. They design systems which focus on energy sustainability and efficiency.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- bioeconomy
- technical drawings
- solar energy
- environmental engineering
- civil engineering
- power engineering
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- fluid mechanics
- engineering processes
- biogas energy
- mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
- industrial heating systems
- renewable energy
Skills and competences
- research locations for wind farms
- approve engineering design
- use thermal management
- design wind turbines
- provide information on solar panels
- provide information on wind turbines
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- manage engineering project
- perform scientific research
- adjust engineering designs
- promote sustainable energy
- use CAD software
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- adapt energy distribution schedules
- provide information on geothermal heat pumps
- perform project management
- make electrical calculations
- inform on government funding
- carry out energy management of facilities
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