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
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Renewables engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#165 / 643
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
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Welding inspector
22%
#349 / 643
View rankingWelding inspector
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
WPS, qualification and the bead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Visual, the pore and the one that hides.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
NDT, the report and not contradicting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Site, the access and the welder who rushes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The deadline, the pressure and not signing the pore.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Accept the sound bead.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
- WPS
- beads
- pores
- welder qualification
- weld NDT
- site
- access
- inspection reports
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9061.00· ESCO/ISCO 3119