Automation index
How much of a Renewables engineer’s job can AI already do?
A solar resource and a layout come earlier. Connecting the plant so it actually exports do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Renewables engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#178 / 743
View rankingRenewables engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Resource, layout and the yield model.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Site, topography and the cable that will not reach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Permits, grid point and the TSO.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
EPC, commissioning and export tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The neighbour, the council and the appeal against the plant.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it exports, and not inflating equivalent hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- plant layout
- solar resource
- grid connection
- commissioning
- renewables permits
- yield model
- export tests
- EPC
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
IS WORK OVER?
Instrumentation engineer
22%
#388 / 743
View rankingInstrumentation engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Datasheet, the range and the loop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Field, the transmitter and the one that will not arrive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Calibrate, the standard and not signing the drift.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Bypass, the valve and not leaving it open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Process, the rush and not jumping to a yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it reads, and not leaving the bypass open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- datasheets
- instrument loops
- transmitters
- calibrate
- standards
- bypass
- ranges
- drift
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149