Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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energy engineer
ESCO occupation · 9 essential, 147 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adjust engineering designs
approve engineering design
technical drawings
engineering processes
energy
perform scientific research
energy market
engineering principles
use technical drawing software
Optional & specialised skills
create AutoCAD drawings
use thermal analysis
security requirements of goods transported via pipelines
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
run simulations
ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule
manage workflow processes
advise on heating systems energy efficiency
ensure correct gas pressure
design electric power systems
troubleshoot
develop hazardous waste management strategies
waste and scrap products
report test findings
use testing equipment
gas consumption
read engineering drawings
develop energy saving concepts
types of photovoltaic panels
inspect industrial equipment
manage gas transmission system
monitor electric generators
CAD software
advise on environmental remediation
operate automated process control
electricity consumption
oversee quality control
adapt energy distribution schedules
types of wind turbines
manufacturing of steam generators
manage electricity transmission system
promote sustainable energy
electrical engineering
examine engineering principles
ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures
heat transfer processes
maintain solar energy systems
monitor utility equipment
change power distribution systems
maintain electrical equipment
analyse energy market trends
coordinate electricity generation
report on fuel distribution incidents
energy transformation
maintain photovoltaic systems
promote innovative infrastructure design
design thermal equipment
supervise electricity distribution operations
test procedures in electricity transmission
thermodynamics
test gas purity
calculate solar panel orientation
assess environmental impact
monitor automated machines
pollution prevention
liaise with local authorities
design automation components
adjust voltage
assess financial viability
perform maintenance on installed equipment
environmental legislation
monitor waste treatment equipment
energy performance of buildings
automation technology
environmental engineering
shift energy demands
monitor nuclear power plant systems
promote environmental awareness
create designs for pipeline engineering
wear appropriate protective gear
provide information on solar panels
resolve equipment malfunctions
develop waste management processes
pollution legislation
inspect building systems
supervise crew
use personal protection equipment
manage environmental impact of operations
analyse experimental laboratory data
solar energy
carry out energy management of facilities
advise on pollution prevention
transmission towers
electric current
respond to electrical power contingencies
pipeline transport regulations;
develop environmental remediation strategies
advise on waste management procedures
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
supervise gas distribution operations
identify customer's needs
maintain concentrated solar power systems
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
natural gas
fossil fuels
operate hydraulic machinery controls
ensure safety in electrical power operations
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
electrical power safety regulations
electricity market
provide information on wind turbines
use CAD software
make electrical calculations
draw blueprints
industrial heating systems
advise on environmental risk management systems
test pipeline infrastructure operations
inspect overhead power lines
document analysis results
electric generators
ensure equipment maintenance
inspect facility sites
refrigerants
design principles
test samples for pollutants
manage engineering project
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
quality standards
identify energy needs
gas market
design solar energy systems
develop gas distribution schedule
design utility equipment
wire harnesses
zero-energy building design
analyse energy consumption
inspect underground power cables
types of pipelines
fuel gas
operate steam turbine
mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects
develop electricity distribution schedule
fuel distribution systems
mechanical engineering
perform project management
fluid mechanics
design drawings
hydraulics
conduct engineering site audits
develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
monitor legislation developments
ensure compliance with safety legislation
perform risk analysis
electrical discharge
renewable energy technologies
power engineering
electricity
Other matches: solar energy engineer · renewable energy engineer · wind energy engineer · energy systems engineer · substation engineer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.