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Electrical Engineers

SOC 17-2071.00

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

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Writing

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Active Learning

3.5

Monitoring

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.6

Computers and Electronics

4.3

Design

4.0

Mathematics

4.0

English Language

3.7

Physics

3.4

Production and Processing

3.3

Education and Training

3.1

Key Tasks

1Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.

2Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

3Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

4Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.

5Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.

Also Known As

Automation Engineer Cable Engineer Circuits Engineer Controls Engineer Design Engineer Distribution Engineer Distribution Field Engineer District Plant Engineer Division Engineer Division Plant Engineer