From power distribution engineer to electric power generation engineer
11 of the 22 essential skills of a electric power generation engineer are already essential for a power distribution engineer — about 50% 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.
- 11
- skills carry over
- 11
- would be new
- 50%
- of the target job covered
- 22
- essential skills of a electric power generation engineer
What a electric power generation engineer does
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.
What carries over
11 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- approve engineering design
- electrical engineering
- electrical power safety regulations
- energy
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- perform scientific research
- technical drawings
- use technical drawing software
What would be new
11 skillsEssential for a electric power generation engineer and not for a power distribution engineer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from power distribution engineer
2 roles- substation engineer14 skills in common
- onshore wind energy engineer11 skills in common
← power distribution engineerelectric power generation engineer →The other way round
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How far are you from being a electric power generation engineer?
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