As a Geothermal Engineer, you will need to master following:

• CAM software
• design geothermal energy systems
• design heat pump installations
• design thermal equipment
• design thermal requirements
• energy efficiency
• energy transformation
• geographic information systems
• geothermal energy systems
• geothermal power generation methods
• geothermal power plant operations
• perform a feasibility study on heat pumps
• perform feasibility study on geothermal energy
• types of heat pumps

More generally, a geothermal engineer is also versed in:

• CAD software
• adjust engineering designs
• advise on building matters
• apply health and safety standards
• apply statistical analysis techniques
• approve engineering design
• assess environmental impact
• electric current
• electric generators
• electrical power safety regulations
• electricity
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• environmental legislation
• geology
• operate scientific measuring equipment
• perform laboratory tests
• renewable energy technologies
• technical drawings
• thermodynamics

It also helps to know the following:

• assess heating and cooling systems
• coordinate electricity generation
• define energy profiles
• design a combined heat and power system
• design an electric heating system
• design district heating and cooling energy systems
• design heating and cooling emission systems
• develop strategies for electricity contingencies
• inspect facility sites
• perform a feasibility study on combined heat and power
• perform a feasibility study on electric heating
• perform energy simulations
• perform smart grid feasibility study
• oversee construction project
• use testing equipment