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Job 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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electrical Engineering Technologists”.
Also Known As…
- Electrical Engineering Technologists
- Technologist, Development
- Technologist Electronic Design or Technical Director
- Senior Process Control Tech
- Senior Engineering Tech
- Senior Analysis Specialist
- Engineering Technologist
- Engineering Tech
- Electrical Tech/Project Manager
- Design Tech
- Technologist
- Prototyper
- Layout Designer
- Generation Technologist
- Generation Engineering Technologist
- Engineering Assistant
- Electrical Engineering Technologist
- Electrical Design Technologist
- Distribution Engineering Technologist
Tasks for “Technologist”
- Create or modify electrical components to be used in renewable energy generation.
- Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.
- 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.
- Assist engineers and scientists in conducting applied research in electrical engineering.
- 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.
- Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluate electrical engineering plans to determine whether they comply with applicable environmental standards.
- Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies, or systems.
- Test sustainable materials for their applicability to electrical engineering systems or system designs.
- Supervise the construction or testing of electrical prototypes, according to general instructions and established standards.
- Review, develop, and prepare maintenance standards.
- Review installation or quality assurance documentation.
- Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
- Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
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