As an Electric Power Generation Engineer, you will need to master following:

• design electric power systems
• develop strategies for electricity contingencies
• engineering processes
• promote sustainable energy
• respond to electrical power contingencies
• shift energy demands

More generally, an electric power generation engineer is also versed in:

• adjust engineering designs
• approve engineering design
• electric current
• electric generators
• electrical engineering
• electrical power safety regulations
• electricity
• energy
• engineering principles
• ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
• ensure safety in electrical power operations
• perform scientific research
• renewable energy technologies
• technical drawings
• use technical drawing software

It also helps to know the following:

• assemble sensors
• assess hydrogen production technologies
• biogas energy production
• chemical products
• cloud technologies
• collaborate with designers
• coordinate communication within a team
• coordinate electricity generation
• data mining
• data storage
• design utility equipment
• develop electricity distribution schedule
• execute software tests
• information extraction
• information structure
• innovation processes
• mini wind power generation
• monitor electric generators
• monitor utility equipment
• offshore renewable energy technologies
• operate hydraulic machinery controls
• operate hydraulic pumps
• perform a feasibility study on combined heat and power
• perform a feasibility study on mini wind power
• perform data mining
• perform feasibility study on geothermal energy
• research ocean energy projects
• smart grids systems
• unstructured data
• use specific data analysis software
• utilise machine learning
• visual presentation techniques
• CAD software
• analyse big data
• analyse energy market trends
• analyse test data
• assess financial viability
• battery chemistry
• battery components
• battery fluids
• business intelligence
• data analytics
• data mining methods
• design drawings
• design principles
• electricity consumption
• electricity market
• energy market
• ensure equipment maintenance
• fuel gas
• hydraulics
• hydroelectricity
• inspect industrial equipment
• install hydraulic systems
• maintain electrical equipment
• maintain hydraulic systems
• maintain sensor equipment
• marine engineering
• monitor nuclear power plant systems
• operate battery test equipment
• operate hydrogen extraction equipment
• perform data analysis
• quality standards
• repair battery components
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• sensors
• statistical analysis system software
• supervise crew
• test sensors
• troubleshoot
• use remote control equipment
• wear appropriate protective gear