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Electrical Engineers - 17-2071.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • Hardware Design Engineer
  • Broadcast Engineer
  • Circuits Engineer
  • Electrical and Instrument Maintenance Supervisor (E and I Maintenance Supervisor)
  • Electrical Project Engineer

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2000 Engineers
17-2070 Electrical and Electronics Engineers
17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
  • Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  • Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
  • Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
  • Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
  • Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
  • Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  • Develop systems that produce electricity using renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
  • Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.
  • Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  • Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
  • Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.
  • Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  • Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
  • Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Supervise or train project team members as necessary.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise clients regarding engineering problems
  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze engineering test data
  • analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • analyze test data
  • calculate differential equations
  • calculate engineering specifications
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • compute production, construction, or installation specifications
  • conduct performance testing
  • conduct training for personnel
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • confer with research personnel
  • coordinate engineering project activities
  • coordinate manufacture of electrical or electronic equipment
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • delegate authority for engineering activities
  • design construction projects
  • design control systems
  • design electro-mechanical equipment
  • design electronic equipment
  • design engineered systems
  • design manufacturing processes or methods
  • design power equipment
  • design telecommunication equipment
  • design transmission equipment
  • design waste recovery methods
  • determine factors affecting production processes
  • determine specifications
  • develop budgets
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • direct personnel in support of engineering activities
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • estimate cost for engineering projects
  • estimate materials or labor requirements
  • estimate time needed for project
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • evaluate costs of engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
  • evaluate product design
  • examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow manufacturing methods or techniques
  • follow safe waste disposal procedures
  • follow statistical process control procedures
  • improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
  • interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project
  • investigate customer complaints
  • lead teams in engineering projects
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • plan testing of engineering methods
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • provide analytical assessment of engineering data
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • test electrical components or systems
  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
  • understand detailed electronic design specifications
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use computer graphics design software
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use government regulations
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use long or short term production planning techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use pollution control techniques
  • use project management techniques
  • use quality assurance techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
  • use robotics systems technology
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems
  • use total quality management practices
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • work as a team member
  • write business project or bid proposals
  • write product performance requirements

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Aeronautical Engineering Officer, Aircraft Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical and Safety Equipment (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Aircraft Armament Development Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Aircraft Electronics Director (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Communications Engineer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Developmental Engineer, Electrical/Electronic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Electronic Engineering Plans and Policies Director (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronic Equipment Military Characteristics Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronic Equipment Research Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronic Inspection and Survey Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronic Installation and Maintenance Planning Officer (Aviation) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronic Installation and Maintenance Planning Officer (General) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronics Engineer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronics Engineering Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Electronics Research Administrator (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Information Systems Engineer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Technical Information Operations Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Distribution-Field Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer, Power System
  • Electrical Test Engineer
  • Electrical-Design Engineer
  • Electrical-Prospecting Engineer
  • Electrical-Research Engineer
  • Electrolysis-and-Corrosion-Control Engineer
  • Engineer of System Development
  • Illuminating Engineer
  • Induction-Coordination Power Engineer
  • Power-Distribution Engineer
  • Power-Transmission Engineer
  • Protection Engineer