ISCO Specialization 2151.1.6 Substation Engineer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Substation Engineer: Substation engineers design medium and high voltage substations used for the transmission, distribution, and generation of electrical energy. They develop methods for the efficient operation of the energy process, and ensure compliance to safety and environmental standards.
Essential Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electricity Principles
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Power Safety Regulations
- Electrical Discharge
- Operate Electronic Measuring Instruments
- Manage Engineering Project
- Approve Engineering Design
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Technical Drawings
- Create Autocad Drawings
- Use Technical Drawing Software
- Ensure Compliance With Safety Legislation
- Mechanics
- Make Electrical Calculations
- Engineering Principles
- Perform Project Management
- Ensure Safety In Electrical Power Operations
- Electric Current
- Perform Scientific Research
- Adjust Engineering Designs
- Design Electric Power Systems
- Inspect Facility Sites
- Electricity Consumption
- Engineering Processes
Optional Skills
- Inspect Overhead Power Lines
- Cad Software
- Inspect Underground Power Cables
- Develop Electricity Distribution Schedule
- Adjust Voltage
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Assess Financial Viability
- Manage Electricity Transmission System
- Maintain Electrical Equipment
- Develop Strategies For Electricity Contingencies
- Supervise Electricity Distribution Operations
- Electricity Market
- Test Procedures In Electricity Transmission
- Install Circuit Breakers
- Ensure Compliance With Electricity Distribution Schedule
- Respond To Electrical Power Contingencies
- Transmission Towers
- Monitor Electric Generators
- Electric Generators
- Manage Workflow Processes
Alternative Names
- Substation Technology Engineering Specialist
- Substation Engineering Expert
- Substation Technology Engineering Consultant
- Substation Technology Engineering Adviser
- Substation Engineering Specialist
- Sub-Stations Engineer
- Sub-Station Engineer
- Substation Technology Engineer
- Sub Stations Engineer
- Substation Technology Engineering Expert
- Substation Engineering Consultant
- Substations Engineer
- Sub Station Engineer
- Substation Engineering Adviser
