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2.8 KiB

Competences — substation engineer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f1b89616-5dfe-40d4-8b02-58a6982b1a01).

Essential

  • adjust engineering designs (skill/competence)
  • approve engineering design (skill/competence)
  • create CAD drawings (skill/competence)
  • design electric power systems (skill/competence)
  • electric current (knowledge)
  • electrical discharge (knowledge)
  • electrical engineering (knowledge)
  • electrical power safety regulations (knowledge)
  • electricity consumption (knowledge)
  • electricity principles (knowledge)
  • engineering principles (knowledge)
  • engineering processes (knowledge)
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation (skill/competence)
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation (skill/competence)
  • ensure safety in electrical power operations (skill/competence)
  • inspect facility sites (skill/competence)
  • make electrical calculations (skill/competence)
  • manage engineering project (skill/competence)
  • mechanical engineering (knowledge)
  • mechanics (knowledge)
  • operate electronic measuring instruments (skill/competence)
  • perform project management (skill/competence)
  • perform scientific research (skill/competence)
  • technical drawings (knowledge)
  • use technical drawing software (skill/competence)

Optional

  • adjust voltage (skill/competence)
  • assess financial viability (skill/competence)
  • CAD software (knowledge)
  • develop electricity distribution schedule (skill/competence)
  • develop strategies for electricity contingencies (skill/competence)
  • electric generators (knowledge)
  • electricity market (knowledge)
  • ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule (skill/competence)
  • inspect overhead power lines (skill/competence)
  • inspect underground power cables (skill/competence)
  • install circuit breakers (skill/competence)
  • maintain electrical equipment (skill/competence)
  • manage electricity transmission system (skill/competence)
  • manage workflow processes (skill/competence)
  • monitor electric generators (skill/competence)
  • respond to electrical power contingencies (skill/competence)
  • supervise electricity distribution operations (skill/competence)
  • test procedures in electricity transmission (skill/competence)
  • transmission towers (knowledge)
  • wear appropriate protective gear (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 55 ads, as of 2026-07-20)

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

Hard skills

  • substation design — 62 %
  • project management — 38 %
  • electrical engineering — 22 %
  • troubleshooting — 20 %