Profession Electrical engineer (professional)

Electrical engineers design, develop, inspect, test, and supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for a variety of uses (e.g., commercial, industrial, domestic).

Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic

Tasks electrical engineer (professional)

• Discuss existing or potential electrical engineering projects and products with relevant parties (engineers, customers, etc.).
• Prepare contract documents, e.g. for construction or maintenance.
• Design and improve electrical circuits, components, systems, equipment, etc.
• Prepare estimates for time and materials costs.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Develop standards (e.g. installation, maintenance and operating standards) and specifications for electrical systems, equipment or products.
• Implement and maintain electrical circuits, components, systems, equipment, etc.
• Supervise electrical engineering projects, e.g. installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical systems, equipment or products.
• Inspect completed electrical systems, equipment or products.
• Investigate and solve technical failures.

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Source: Sisyphus ODB