Description
Hydropower engineers research, design and plan the building of facilities that generate electricity from the movement of water. They search optimal locations, conduct trials and try different materials to achieve the best result. Hydropower engineers develop strategies for more efficient energy production and analyse environmental consequences.
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Theoretical Knowledge
project managementmarine energyenergy micro-generation technologiesresource-efficient technologiesCAD softwareelectronics principlesengineering principlesCAM softwareenergy efficiencytechnical drawingselectricityrenewable energyhydroelectricityelectrical power safety regulationsenergy transformationoceanographyautomation technologymechanical engineering
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareuse CAM softwareperform risk analysispromote innovative infrastructure designexamine engineering principlestroubleshootperform project managementuse CAD softwaredraw blueprintsapprove engineering designdesign electric power systemsperform scientific researchmanage engineering projectoperate scientific measuring equipmentresearch ocean energy projectspromote environmental awarenessuse personal protection equipmentpromote sustainable energyinspect facility sites