Based on external references and UPM requirements, a set of competences have been identified. The final list of general competences for the degree is presented below:

General Competencies

• GC 1. Understand and apply knowledge of science and basic technologies to the practice of ‘Energy Engineering’.
• GC 2. Possess the ability to design, develop, implement, manage, and improve products, systems, and processes in the different energy fields, using appropriate analytical, computational, or experimental techniques.
• GC 3. Apply the knowledge acquired to identify, analyze, and solve problems in a wide variety of contexts, being able to integrate knowledge, and being able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• GC 4. Understand the impact of ‘Energy Engineering’ on the environment and the sustainable development of society, as well as the importance of working in a professional and responsible workspace.

• GC 5. To be able to communicate knowledge and/or conclusions, orally, in writing and graphically, to both specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
• GC 6. Possess learning skills that allow you to continue studying for your proper professional development throughout your life.
• GC 7. Incorporate the new technologies and tools of ‘Energy Engineering’ into your professional activities.
• GC 8. Ability to work in a bilingual environment (English-Spanish).
• GC 9. Organization and planning in relation to companies, and other institutions, as well as the organization of projects and teams.
• GC 10. Creativity.

In addition, students must acquire the general skills set out in the documents “Nuevas Titulaciones de Grado y Máster aprobadas, y su adscripción a los Centros de la Universidad, al amparo del RD 1393/2007 de ordenación de las enseñanzas universitarias oficiales” and “Requisitos y Recomendaciones para la Implantación de Planes de Estudio en la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid” approved by the UPM Governing Council, which are: 

• Problem solving
• Use of ICT
• Oral and written communication.
• Creativity.
• Respect for the Environmental.
• Analysis and Synthesis
• Organization and planning.
• Teamwork.
• Leadership

ABET Competencies (Student Outcomes)

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.