Electrical Engineers

Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.

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.

Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.

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.

Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.

Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.

Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.

Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.

Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.

Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.

Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.

Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.

Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.

Supervise or train project team members as necessary.

Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.

Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.

Develop systems that produce electricity using renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.

Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.

Develop software to control electrical systems.