Electrical Engineers
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Job summary
Responsibilities
- Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
- Collect data to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
- Confer with engineers and customers on projects.
- Direct manufacturing, construction, installation, or testing activities.
- Assist in developing project programs for new equipment.
- Plan research methodologies to apply electrical theory to projects.
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Job description
Electrical Engineer 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.
- Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
- Collect data related to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
- Confer with engineers, customers, or other stakeholders to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
- Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
- Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention, asking questions appropriately, and not interrupting.
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing.
- Complex Problem Solving: Identifying and reviewing complex problems to develop and evaluate solutions.
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding written documents.
- Speaking: Conveying information effectively.
- Division Engineer
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Approximately 188,300 electrical engineer jobs existed in 2016. New jobs are expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.6%, above the national average, with projections of 16,200 new jobs by 2026. State growth varies, with Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin showing the most growth and Kentucky, Alaska, and New Mexico the least.
Typical yearly salary ranges from $61,190 to $153,240. Highest salaries are found in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and New Mexico.
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- Data entry software
- SAP
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Visio
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Linux
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- UNIX
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Computer aided design (CAD) software
- Minitab
- National Instruments LabVIEW
Electrical engineers work in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, utilities, and technology.
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