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Electrical Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
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This source lists 22 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 6 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2023.
22 tasks shown
Core · Task 1348 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Core · Task 1357 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Core · Task 1350 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Core · Task 1351 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Core · Task 1349 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Core · Task 1347 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Core · Task 1356 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
Core · Task 20731 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.
Core · Task 20730 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.
Core · Task 1358 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
Core · Task 1363 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
Core · Task 1354 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
Core · Task 20729 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
Core · Task 1353 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Core · Task 1355 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
Core · Task 1361 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
Supplemental · Task 1364 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
Supplemental · Task 19618 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
Supplemental · Task 23956 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Develop software to control electrical systems.
Supplemental · Task 19619 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.
Supplemental · Task 1365 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
Supplemental · Task 19617 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
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