Which activities appear how often in relevant job advertisements? What is required in a power engineer job?

Advertisements for a power engineer job contain all the requirements that a company places on a new employee for the vacant job. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

the activities
the requirements of employers (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
more information about the company

This information about a power engineer job varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements on various job boards, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

Different job descriptions:

Energy technician HF, energy technician HF
Energy engineer
Energy specialist
Energy consultant
Sustainability Manager
Technical project manager for energy projects, technical project manager for energy projects
Energy analyst
Electrical engineer
Environmental technician

Distribution of the individual tasks in a power engineer job:

Planning and design: Energy engineers HF are often involved in the planning and design of energy technology systems and installations. They develop solutions to meet energy requirements and design efficient energy systems.	approx. 20% of the time
Installation and commissioning: A large part of their work involves the installation of energy technology systems, subsequent commissioning and monitoring whether everything is working properly	approx. 20% of the time
Maintenance and repair: Energy technicians HF are also responsible for ensuring the regular maintenance of systems and carrying out repairs in the event of faults or defects	approx. 15% of the time
Energy efficiency optimization: You work to develop and implement energy efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability	approx. 15% of the time
Documentation and reporting: Keeping records, documenting work and preparing reports are also important tasks to ensure transparency and quality of work	approx. 10% of the time
Customer advice and support: Energy technicians HF often communicate with customers to understand their requirements, present solutions and provide technical advice	approx. 10% of the time
Safety and environmental aspects: Compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards is crucial. Energy technicians HF must ensure that all work is carried out with these aspects in mind	approx. 10% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a power engineer job

Professional requirements	Completion of upper secondary level or an equivalent qualification Completion of a higher technical college in energy technology (HF) Practical experience in a technical or manual field
Specialist knowledge for a power engineer job	Sound technical understanding of energy technology systems and installations Knowledge of mathematical calculations in the field of energy technology Knowledge of all relevant safety regulations Knowledge of German and other languages as required IT skills and knowledge of industry-standard software
Personal characteristics	Problem solving skills Communication skills Analytical skills Personal initiative Ability to work in a team
Other Energy technician Job	Environmental awareness: Energy engineers should have an awareness of environmental aspects and sustainability, as these play an important role in energy technology Safety awareness: Compliance with safety regulations is crucial to avoid accidents and damage Initiative: Energy technicians must be able to work independently and take responsibility for their tasks Further training: As technology and requirements in energy technology are constantly evolving, a willingness to undergo continuous training and maintain specialist knowledge is important

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*The information listed here comes from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market, what is required in energy technician jobs.

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