Electrical Engineering Technicians

Job Description: Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.

Electrical Engineering Technicians spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Information Ordering, Written Comprehension, and Visualization. Electrical Engineering Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Mathematics, and Mechanical and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

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Work Activities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Processing Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Getting Information
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Comprehension
  
Visualization
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Expression
  
Category Flexibility
  
Written Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Selective Attention
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Far Vision
  
Control Precision
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Number Facility
  
Depth Perception
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Reaction Time
  
Trunk Strength
  
Static Strength
  
Response Orientation
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Rate Control
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics
  
Mathematics
  
Mechanical
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Design
  
Production and Processing
  
English Language
  
Administration and Management
  
Clerical
  
Physics
  
Telecommunications
  
Education and Training
  
Communications and Media
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Building and Construction
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Chemistry
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Psychology
  
Foreign Language
  
Geography
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Sales and Marketing
  

Wages

Alaska
$81,340  
 
District of Columbia
$68,670  
 
Nevada
$64,420  
 
Maryland
$62,190  
 
Wyoming
$62,180  
 
Hawaii
$62,180  
 
Kentucky
$60,300  
 
North Dakota
$59,840  
 
California
$59,840  
 
Washington
$59,420  
 
Connecticut
$59,320  
 
Missouri
$59,020  
 
Montana
$58,560  
 
New Mexico
$58,000  
 
Georgia
$57,830  
 
Virginia
$57,430  
 
New Jersey
$57,390  
 
New York
$57,280  
 
Texas
$57,200  
 
Indiana
$57,190  
 
West Virginia
$56,790  
 
Pennsylvania
$55,750  
 
Colorado
$55,740  
 
Oregon
$55,640  
 
Kansas
$55,260  
 
Rhode Island
$55,200  
 
Mississippi
$55,120  
 
Idaho
$55,070  
 
Massachusetts
$54,840  
 
Illinois
$54,790  
 
Utah
$54,480  
 
Minnesota
$53,930  
 
Oklahoma
$53,730  
 
Nebraska
$53,620  
 
Virgin Islands
$53,450  
 
Michigan
$53,090  
 
Ohio
$52,740  
 
South Carolina
$52,640  
 
New Hampshire
$52,630  
 
Wisconsin
$52,460  
 
Florida
$52,460  
 
Alabama
$52,330  
 
North Carolina
$51,980  
 
Tennessee
$51,970  
 
Arizona
$51,400  
 
Louisiana
$51,220  
 
Maine
$51,120  
 
Vermont
$49,580  
 
Arkansas
$49,070  
 
Iowa
$48,200  
 
Delaware
$45,330  
 
Guam
$40,340  
 
South Dakota
$37,490  
 
Puerto Rico
$31,500  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Coordination
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Mathematics
  
Speaking
  
Troubleshooting
  
Active Learning
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Instructing
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Repairing
  
Time Management
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Technology Design
  
Operation and Control
  
Learning Strategies
  
Equipment Selection
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Installation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Programming
  
Science
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Management of Material Resources
  

Work Values

Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking
  
Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Self Control
  
Integrity
  
Cooperation
  
Innovation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Persistence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Concern for Others
  
Leadership
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Time Pressure
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Physical Proximity
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Contact With Others
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Consequence of Error
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Work Schedules
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
  
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
  
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
  
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
  
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
  
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
  
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.
  
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
  
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
  
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
  
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
  
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree