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.
#163 / 623
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?
Tool and die maker
25%
#244 / 623
View rankingTool and die maker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read the die, clearances and the 3D drawing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Machine, fit and try the tooling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Mount in the press, shoot and correct.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
EDM, polish and cavity finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Die maintenance and changeovers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Die life and liability for the part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- make dies
- fit tooling
- run EDM
- try out tooling
- polish cavities
- mount in the press
- maintain moulds
- correct clearances
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4111.00· ESCO/ISCO 7222