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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 “Power System Electrical Engineer”

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

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