Substation Engineer Science & Engineering Professionals

The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

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Fundamentals of Electric Power Engineering

Massimo Ceraolo, Davide …

2014

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Electrical Engineer's Reference Book

G R Jones

2013

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Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

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Modern Technical Drawing, a Handbook Describing in Detail the Preparation of Working Drawings, With Special Attention to Oblique and Circle-on-circle Work, Orthographic, Isometric, and Oblique Projections, Practical Perspective, Freehand Drawing And...

George 1854-1930 Ellis

2021

Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics

Frederick E. Giesecke, S…

2023

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Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.

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Electrodynamics of Conducting Dispersive Media

Babak Shokri, Anri A. Ru…

2019

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Tthe qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.

The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …

The different factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of electricity consumption in a residence or facility, and methods in which electricity consumption can be lowered or made …

Electricity is created when electric current flows along a conductor. It entails the movement of free electrons between atoms. The more free electrons are present in a material, the better …

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …

Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.

Monitor and control operations on an electrical power transmission and distribution system in order to ensure that major risks are controlled and prevented, such as electrocution risks, damage to property …

Manage engineering project resources, budget, deadlines, and human resources, and plan schedules as well as any technical activities pertinent to the project.

Tend a wide variety of devices for measuring electronic characteristics of system components, such as optical power meter, fibre power meter, digital power meter and multimeter.

Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …

Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.

Create As-Built municipal drawings using AutoCAD.

Construct generation plants, distribution stations and systems and transmission lines to get energy and new technology where it needs to go. Use high tech equipment, research, maintenance and repair to …

Inspect the land of a possible construction site for distribution facilities by measuring and interpreting various data and calculations by using the appropriate equipment. Check if the field work is …

Determine the type, size and number of pieces of electrical equipment for a given distribution area by making complex electrical calculations. These are made for instruments such as transformers, circuit …

The trends and major driving factors in the electricity trading market, electricity trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the electricity sector.

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Electricity Markets

Sayyad Nojavan, Kazem Za…

2020

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Principles of Electricity Markets Economics

Massimiliano Coppo, Artu…

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The principles and operations of devices that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, such as dynamos and alternators, rotors, stators, armatures, and fields.

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

Types of tall structures which are used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy, and which support overhead power lines, such as high voltage AC and high voltage DC …

Adjust voltage in electrical equipment.

Revise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Assess if …

Develop and implement strategies which ensure that swift and efficient actions can be taken in the event of a disruption in the generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical energy, such …

Monitor the operations of an electrical energy distribution facility and electricity distribution systems in order to ensure that the distribution goals and the electricity supply demands are met.

Inspect the structures used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy, such as the conductors, towers, and poles, to identify damage and need for repairs, and ensure routine maintenance …

Inspect the underground power cables during installation or repair activities in order to identify faults and assess the extent of damage or need for repairs, and to ensure they are …

Install electrical switches designed to switch off automatically in case of an overload or short-circuit. Organise circuit breakers in the panel logically. Make sure no foreign objects are introduced into …

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Develop, document and implement traffic and workflow processes across the company for different functions. Liaise with several departments and services such as account management and the creative director to plan …

Monitor the operation of electric generators in power stations in order to ensure functionality and safety, and to identify need for repairs and maintenance.

Set in motion the strategies created for responding to emergency situations, as well as respond to unforeseen problems, in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, such as power …

Perform tests on powerlines and cables, as well as other equipment used for the transmission of electrical power, in order to ensure the cables are well insulated, the voltage can …

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Develop plans which outline the timelines and routes for the distribution of electrical energy, taking into account both the current and potential future demands of electrical energy, ensuring that the …

Manage the systems which ensure the transmission of electrical energy from electricity production facilities to electricity distribution facilities, through power lines, ensuring safety of operations and compliance with scheduling and …

Supervise the activities of an electricity distribution facility and the operation of electrical energy distribution systems, such as power lines, in order to ensure compliance with legislation, efficient operations, and …