# Tools & technology — alternative fuels engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3 'Software Skills' for 17-2141.01.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| C | Development environment software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Ansoft Simplorer | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Ansys Fluent | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| ASPEN PLUS | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| FactSage | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Gaussian GaussView | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Gaussian software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| GE Energy GateCycle | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Maplesoft Maple | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| MathWorks Simulink | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| IBM Cloud | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |  |
| Wind River Systems C/C++ Compiler Suite | Development environment software |  |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |  |

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 10 ads, as of 2026-07-08)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Tools

- PSSC — **20 %**
- AGI32 — **20 %**
- REVIT — **20 %**
- SKM — **20 %**
- Smartsheet — **20 %**
- Microsoft Excel — **20 %**
- Microsoft Office — **20 %**
- AutoCAD — **20 %**
- EPA Moderated Transaction System — **20 %**
- ETAP — **20 %**

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