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Electrical Engineering Technologists - 17-3029.02

O*NET-SOC Description

Assist electrical engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design. May prepare layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems, supervise the flow of work, estimate project costs, or participate in research studies.

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Tasks

  • Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
  • Assist engineers and scientists in conducting applied research in electrical engineering.
  • Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.
  • Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
  • Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
  • Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
  • Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, and energy efficient power chargers.
  • Create or modify electrical components to be used in renewable energy generation.
  • Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Evaluate electrical engineering plans to determine whether they comply with applicable environmental standards.
  • Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
  • Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
  • Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
  • Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
  • Review installation or quality assurance documentation.
  • Review, develop, and prepare maintenance standards.
  • Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.
  • Supervise the construction or testing of electrical prototypes, according to general instructions and established standards.
  • Test sustainable materials for their applicability to electrical engineering systems or system designs.

Detailed Work Activities

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Controls Designer
  • Electrical Engineer