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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2071.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 98,620.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 47.00
Currently, there are 183,770 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electrical Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Illuminating Engineer”

Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.
Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
Develop systems that produce electricity using renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Supervise or train project team members as necessary.
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.

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