From substation engineer to power distribution engineer
14 of the 29 essential skills of a power distribution engineer are already essential for a substation engineer — about 48% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from substation engineer in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 14
- skills carry over
- 15
- would be new
- 48%
- of the target job covered
- 29
- essential skills of a power distribution engineer
What a power distribution engineer does
Power distribution engineers design and operate facilities which distribute power from the distribution facility to the consumers. They research methods for the optimisation of power distribution, and ensure the consumers' needs are met. They also ensure compliance to safety regulations by monitoring the automated processes in plants and directing workflow.
What carries over
14 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- approve engineering design
- electrical discharge
- electrical engineering
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity consumption
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- make electrical calculations
- perform scientific research
- technical drawings
- use technical drawing software
What would be new
15 skillsEssential for a power distribution engineer and not for a substation engineer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt energy distribution schedules
- assess financial viability
- change power distribution systems
- design smart grids
- develop electricity distribution schedule
- energy
- energy market
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- identify customer's needs
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect underground power cables
- manage electricity transmission system
- power engineering
- smart grids systems
- supervise electricity distribution operations
Other moves from substation engineer
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- renewable energy engineer12 skills in common
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