DESCRIPTION

Hydropower engineers research, design and plan the building of facilities that generate electricity from the movement of water. They search optimal locations, conduct trials and try different materials to achieve the best result. Hydropower engineers develop strategies for more efficient energy production and analyse environmental consequences.

REGULATORY ASPECT

Hydropower engineers research, design and plan the building of facilities that generate electricity from the movement of water. They search optimal locations, conduct trials and try different materials to achieve the best result. Hydropower engineers develop strategies for more efficient energy production and analyse environmental consequences.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALS
  • approve engineering design
  • design electric power systems
  • draw blueprints
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  • examine engineering principles
  • manage engineering project
  • operate scientific measuring equipment
  • perform project management
  • perform risk analysis
  • perform scientific research
  • promote innovative infrastructure design
  • troubleshoot
  • use CAD software
  • use CAM software
  • use technical drawing software
OPTIONALS
  • inspect facility sites
  • promote environmental awareness
  • promote sustainable energy
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  • research ocean energy projects
  • use personal protection equipment
ESSENTIALS
  • CAD software
  • CAM software
  • electrical power safety regulations
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  • electricity
  • electronics principles
  • energy efficiency
  • energy transformation
  • engineering principles
  • project management
  • renewable energy technologies
  • technical drawings
OPTIONALS
  • automation technology
  • mechanical engineering
  • oceanography

SOFT SKILLS

DEPENDABILITY

80%

WORK ETHIC

80%

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

40%

CRITICAL THINKING

40%

PROBLEM SOLVING

40%

TIME MANAGEMENT

20%