substation engineer
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.
Also called: substation technology engineering specialist, substation engineering expert, substation technology engineering consultant, substation technology engineering adviser, substation engineering specialist, sub-stations engineer, sub-station engineer, substation technology engineer
- 25
- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2151
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
25- adjust engineering designs
- approve engineering design
- create CAD drawings
- design electric power systems
- electric current
- electrical discharge
- electrical engineering
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity consumption
- electricity principles
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- inspect facility sites
- make electrical calculations
- manage engineering project
- mechanical engineering
- mechanics
- operate electronic measuring instruments
- perform project management
- perform scientific research
- technical drawings
- use technical drawing software
Optional skills
20- adjust voltage
- assess financial viability
- CAD software
- develop electricity distribution schedule
- develop strategies for electricity contingencies
- electric generators
- electricity market
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect underground power cables
- install circuit breakers
- maintain electrical equipment
- manage electricity transmission system
- manage workflow processes
- monitor electric generators
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- supervise electricity distribution operations
- test procedures in electricity transmission
- transmission towers
- wear appropriate protective gear
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