Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
make electrical calculationsuse technical drawing softwarecreate CAD drawingsadjust engineering designsensure compliance with safety legislationoperate electronic measuring instrumentsperform project managementensure compliance with environmental legislationapprove engineering designdesign electric power systemsensure safety in electrical power operationsperform scientific researchmanage engineering projectinspect facility sitesinspect overhead power linesmanage workflow processesdevelop electricity distribution schedulemaintain electrical equipmentmonitor electric generatorsrespond to electrical power contingencieswear appropriate protective gearassess financial viabilityinstall circuit breakersensure compliance with electricity distribution scheduleinspect underground power cablesmanage electricity transmission systemdevelop strategies for electricity contingenciestest procedures in electricity transmissionsupervise electricity distribution operationsadjust voltage