# 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. - Code: 17-2071.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2071) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 22 tasks (16 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2071.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2071.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes. Core task · Task 1348 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 2. Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget. Core task · Task 1357 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 3. Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements. Core task · Task 1350 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 4. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications. Core task · Task 1351 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 5. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks. Core task · Task 1349 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 6. Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products. Core task · Task 1347 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 7. Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products. Core task · Task 1356 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 8. Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards. Core task · Task 20731 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 9. Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems. Core task · Task 20730 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 10. Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. Core task · Task 1358 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 11. Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects. Core task · Task 1363 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 12. Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment. Core task · Task 1354 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 13. Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes. Core task · Task 20729 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 14. Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects. Core task · Task 1353 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 15. Supervise or train project team members, as necessary. Core task · Task 1355 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 16. Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs. Core task · Task 1361 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 17. Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems. Supplemental task · Task 1364 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 18. Develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels. Supplemental task · Task 19618 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 19. Develop software to control electrical systems. Supplemental task · Task 23956 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 20. Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency. Supplemental task · Task 19619 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 21. Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems. Supplemental task · Task 1365 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 22. Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting. 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