Power engineering

Description

Subdiscipline of energy and electrical engineering which specialises in the generation, transmission, distribution, and usage of electrical power through the connection of electrical devices to motors, generators, and transformers, such as an AC-DC power adapter.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 6 occupations
  • Optional in 13 occupations
  • Total: 19 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Renewable energy engineer
    Renewable energy engineers research alternative sources of energy in order to design systems for renewable energy production. They strive to optimise energy production from renewab…
  • Solar energy engineer
    Solar energy engineers design systems which generate electrical energy from sunlight, such as photovoltaic systems. They design and construct systems which optimise the energy outp…
  • Electrical engineer
    Electrical engineers specialize in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems across various industries. They work on a broad spec…
  • Power distribution engineer
    Power distribution engineers design and operate facilities that distribute power from the distribution facility to the consumers. They research methods for optimising power distrib…
  • Control panel tester
    Control panel testers test the electrical control panels. They read blueprints to check if the wiring is connected correctly. Control panel testers use electrical measuring and tes…
  • Control panel assembler
    Control panel assemblers are primarily employed within the manufacturing industry and are skilled in reading schematic drawings to assemble wiring, switches, cables, and other mech…

Optional for

  • Cable jointer
    Cable jointers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in underground pipes and grooves. They also make and repair electrical cables connecting customers to the elec…
  • Energy systems engineer
    Energy systems engineers supervise the energy conversion and distribution processes. They analyse the energy supply and consumption efficiency developing new ways to improve the ex…
  • Electrical equipment assembler
    Electrical equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electrical equipment. They assemble product components and wiring according to the blueprints. Other titles The …
  • Electromechanical engineering technician
    Electromechanical engineering technicians collaborate with electromechanical engineers in the development of electromechanical equipment. Electromechanical engineering technicians …
  • Overhead line worker
    Overhead line workers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in overhead power lines. They also make and repair electrical cables connecting customers to the electr…
  • Electromechanical engineer
    An electromechanical engineer is a professional who specializes in the interdisciplinary field that combines electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Electromechanical en…
  • Hydropower technician
    Hydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in comp…
  • Electrical engineering technician
    Electrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering research. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manuf…
  • Electrical equipment production supervisor
    Electrical equipment production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the production process of electrical equipment. They manage labourers working on the production line, overse…
  • Thermal engineer
    Thermal engineers design systems which provide heating or cooling, using thermodynamics, that transfer heat or energy through liquids and gases. They also construct these systems, …
  • Civil engineer
    A Civil Engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, and water systems. Th…
  • Street lighting electrician
    Street lighting electricians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution in street lights. They maintain, test and repair street lights in compliance with s…
  • Electrical cable assembler
    Electrical cable assembler manipulate cables and wires made of steel, copper, or aluminium so they can be used to conduct electricity in a variety of appliances. Other titles The…

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