DESCRIPTION

Renewable energy engineers research alternative sources of energy in order to design systems for renewable energy production. They strive to optimise energy production from renewable sources, and reduce production expenses and environmental strain. They design systems which focus on energy sustainability and efficiency.

REGULATORY ASPECT

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ALTERNATIVE LABEL

  • renewable energy engineering specialist
  • project engineer, PV array
  • renewable power engineer
  • renewables engineer
  • industrial energy engineer
  • asset engineer, renewable power
  • project engineer, offshore wind
  • renewable energy technology engineering adviser
  • renewable energy technology engineering consultant
  • renewable energies engineer
  • renewable energy engineering expert
  • renewable energy technology engineering expert
  • renewable energy engineering consultant
  • project engineer, energy efficiency
  • wind turbine project engineer
  • renewable energy systems engineer
  • turbine engineer
  • project engineer, renewables
  • renewable energy engineering adviser
  • renewable energy technology engineer
  • renewable energy technology engineering specialist

TECHNICAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALS
  • adapt energy distribution schedules
  • adjust engineering designs
  • approve engineering design
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  • carry out energy management of facilities
  • design wind turbines
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • inform on government funding
  • make electrical calculations
  • manage engineering project
  • perform project management
  • perform scientific research
  • promote sustainable energy
  • provide information on geothermal heat pumps
  • provide information on solar panels
  • provide information on wind turbines
OPTIONALS
  • analyse energy consumption
  • assess project resource needs
  • coordinate electricity generation
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  • create AutoCAD drawings
  • develop material testing procedures
  • examine engineering principles
  • identify energy needs
  • inspect facility sites
  • inspect wind turbines
  • maintain photovoltaic systems
  • manage contracts
  • oversee quality control
  • prepare technical reports
  • report test findings
  • troubleshoot
  • use software tools for site modelling
ESSENTIALS
  • civil engineering
  • electrical engineering
  • engineering processes
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  • environmental engineering
  • fluid mechanics
  • industrial heating systems
  • mechanical engineering
  • mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
  • power engineering
  • renewable energy technologies
  • solar energy
  • technical drawings
OPTIONALS
  • electric generators
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • energy market
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  • energy performance of buildings
  • engineering principles
  • power electronics

SOFT SKILLS

ADAPTABILITY

40%

CREATIVE THINKING

40%

CRITICAL THINKING

55%

PROBLEM SOLVING

70%

TEAMWORK

55%

WORK ETHIC

40%