Electrical Engineering Technologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technologist to assist electrical engineers in process control, power distribution, and instrumentation design. Responsibilities include testing materials for electrical systems, developing green technology aspects, and preparing project specifications and budgets. Essential skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and MATLAB. The role will support cutting-edge projects in sustainable technology, contributing to the engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Test sustainable materials for their applicability to electrical engineering systems or system designs.
• Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies.
• Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
• Review installation or quality assurance documentation.
• Calculate design specifications or cost estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
• Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

The MathWorks MATLAB

Linux

UNIX

National Instruments LabVIEW

C

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Bentley Microstation

Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Adobe ActionScript

Wolfram Mathematica

Microsoft Visual Basic.NET

The MathWorks Simulink

Simulation software

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technologist Definition

Assists electrical engineers in activities such as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design. May prepare layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems, supervise the flow of work, estimate project costs, or participate in research studies.

Electrical Engineering Technologist Responsibilities

• Test sustainable materials for their applicability to electrical engineering systems or system designs.
• Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
• Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
• Review installation or quality assurance documentation.
• Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
• Build or test electrical components of electric‑drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Electrical Engineering Technologist

• Technologist, Development
• Senior Process Control Tech
• Engineering Assistant
• Senior Engineering Tech
• Technologist Electronic Design or Technical Director

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Linux
• UNIX
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• C
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Bentley Microstation
• Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
• Adobe ActionScript
• Wolfram Mathematica
• Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
• The MathWorks Simulink
• Simulation software