Electrical Engineers

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.

Electrical Engineers spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension, and Written Expression. Electrical Engineers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Design, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.

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Work Activities

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

Abilities

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

Interests

Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

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

Wages

Alaska
$106,040  
 
Massachusetts
$100,450  
 
California
$96,640  
 
District of Columbia
$96,280  
 
Arizona
$92,900  
 
Oregon
$90,510  
 
Nevada
$88,860  
 
Maryland
$88,760  
 
Delaware
$88,720  
 
Rhode Island
$88,690  
 
Maine
$88,510  
 
Louisiana
$87,440  
 
Idaho
$87,210  
 
New Hampshire
$87,180  
 
Washington
$86,890  
 
Virginia
$86,260  
 
Texas
$86,090  
 
Illinois
$83,860  
 
Tennessee
$83,700  
 
Georgia
$83,620  
 
Alabama
$83,260  
 
New Mexico
$83,240  
 
Missouri
$83,100  
 
New Jersey
$82,920  
 
Hawaii
$82,660  
 
Colorado
$82,630  
 
New York
$81,920  
 
Connecticut
$81,920  
 
Minnesota
$81,730  
 
South Carolina
$81,580  
 
West Virginia
$81,290  
 
Arkansas
$80,710  
 
Pennsylvania
$80,470  
 
Vermont
$79,400  
 
Michigan
$78,900  
 
Nebraska
$78,750  
 
North Carolina
$77,930  
 
Florida
$77,770  
 
Utah
$77,480  
 
Kansas
$76,120  
 
Indiana
$76,070  
 
Kentucky
$74,600  
 
Wisconsin
$74,480  
 
Oklahoma
$73,870  
 
Ohio
$73,490  
 
Iowa
$73,360  
 
North Dakota
$71,860  
 
Mississippi
$71,460  
 
South Dakota
$66,730  
 
Montana
$66,670  
 
Puerto Rico
$65,450  
 
Wyoming
$60,930  
 
Guam
$59,530  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Support
  

Work Styles

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

Work Context

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

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

-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 Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
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-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
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-

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

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

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

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

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

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

-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 Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
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
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Never-

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

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-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
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
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-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
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
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
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
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

-Once a year or more but not every month-

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

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

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

-Very important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
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-

Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  
Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  

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

Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  

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

Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  

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

Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  

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

Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  

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

Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  

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

Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  

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

Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  

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

Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  

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

Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  

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

Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  
Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  

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

Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  

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

Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  

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

Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
  
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
  
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  
Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
  
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
  
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  

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

Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
  
Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
  
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  
Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
  

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-

None or short demonstration
  
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
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
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 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-

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
  
Doctoral Degree