Electrical Engineers
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
- Tasks
- 22 tasks16 core, 6 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2071.00SOC 2018: 17-2071
What the work is made of
16 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.Core taskTask 1348Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 2. Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.Core taskTask 1357Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 3. Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.Core taskTask 1350Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 4. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.Core taskTask 1351Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 5. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.Core taskTask 1349Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 6. Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.Core taskTask 1347Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 7. Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.Core taskTask 1356Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 8. Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.Core taskTask 20731Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 9. Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.Core taskTask 20730Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 10. Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.Core taskTask 1358Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 11. Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.Core taskTask 1363Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 12. Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.Core taskTask 1354Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 13. Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.Core taskTask 20729Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 14. Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.Core taskTask 1353Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 15. Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.Core taskTask 1355Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 16. Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.Core taskTask 1361Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 17. Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.Supplemental taskTask 1364Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 18. Develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.Supplemental taskTask 19618Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 19. Develop software to control electrical systems.Supplemental taskTask 23956Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 20. Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.Supplemental taskTask 19619Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 21. Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.Supplemental taskTask 1365Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 22. Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.Supplemental taskTask 19617Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2071
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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