Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
electrical engineeringenergyenergy micro-generation technologieselectric currentengineering processeselectric generatorsengineering principlestechnical drawingselectricityrenewable energyelectrical power safety regulationsquality standardsoffshore renewable energy technologieselectricity marketsensorsdata storagecloud technologiesdata mining methodsfuel gassmart grids systemselectricity consumptionbiogas energyhydraulicsdesign principlesbusiness intelligencestatistical analysis system softwareinformation structurebattery chemistrybattery fluidsenergy marketCAD softwaremini wind power generationmarine engineeringinformation extractionbattery componentsvisual presentation techniquesdesign drawingsdata analyticsdata mininghydroelectricityinnovation processeschemical productsunstructured data
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareadjust engineering designsrespond to electrical power contingenciesshift energy demandsapprove engineering designensure compliance with electricity distribution scheduledesign electric power systemsensure safety in electrical power operationsdevelop strategies for electricity contingenciespromote sustainable energyperform scientific researchuse remote control equipmentuse specific data analysis softwareperform a feasibility study on mini wind poweranalyse energy market trendsperform a feasibility study on combined heat and powerresolve equipment malfunctionscoordinate electricity generationoperate hydrogen extraction equipmentoperate hydraulic pumpsinstall hydraulic systemsensure equipment maintenanceinspect industrial equipmentexecute software testsdesign utility equipmentutilise decision support systemassess hydrogen production technologiesperform feasibility study on geothermal energymaintain sensor equipmentdevelop electricity distribution scheduleutilise machine learningtroubleshootsupervise crewmaintain electrical equipmentmonitor electric generatorsrepair battery componentswear appropriate protective gearassess financial viabilityassemble sensorsresearch ocean energy projectsmonitor nuclear power plant systemsoperate battery test equipmentcoordinate communication within a teamcollaborate with designerstest sensorsperform data mininganalyse test datamaintain hydraulic systemsperform data analysismonitor utility equipmentoperate hydraulic machinery controlsanalyse big data