Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
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Median Annual Wage: $91,410
Education: Bachelor's degree (70%); Master's degree (23%); High school diploma or equivalent (3%)
Projected Growth: Slower than average (3% to 7%)
Related Job Titles: Design Engineer; Test Engineer; Project Engineer; Electrical Engineer; Electrical Design Engineer; Electrical Controls Engineer; Circuits Engineer; Electrical Project Engineer; Instrumentation and Electrical Reliability Engineer (I&E Reliability Engineer); Power Systems Engineer
Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
Supervise or train project team members as necessary.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.