From electric power generation engineer to substation engineer
12 of the 25 essential skills of a substation engineer are already essential for a electric power generation engineer — about 48% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 12
- skills carry over
- 13
- would be new
- 48%
- of the target job covered
- 25
- essential skills of a substation engineer
What a substation engineer does
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.
What carries over
12 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adjust engineering designs
- approve engineering design
- design electric power systems
- electric current
- electrical engineering
- electrical power safety regulations
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- perform scientific research
- technical drawings
- use technical drawing software
What would be new
13 skillsEssential for a substation engineer and not for a electric power generation engineer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- create CAD drawings
- electrical discharge
- electricity consumption
- electricity principles
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- inspect facility sites
- make electrical calculations
- manage engineering project
- mechanical engineering
- mechanics
- operate electronic measuring instruments
- perform project management
Other moves from electric power generation engineer
2 roles- energy systems engineer13 skills in common
- power distribution engineer11 skills in common
← electric power generation engineersubstation engineer →The other way round
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How far are you from being a substation engineer?
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