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Electrical Engineers

SOC: 17-2071.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$111,910

per year

Mean Wage

$120,980

per year

Employment

189K

workers

Wage Range

$74,670 - $175,460

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$74,670Median: $111,910$175,460

Task Breakdown

22 tasks analyzed

Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 10%

Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

Routine CognitiveTime: 8%

Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 8%

Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 10%

Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 4%

Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 6%

Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.

Routine CognitiveTime: 5%

Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 3%

Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.

Routine CognitiveTime: 5%

Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 5%

Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.

Routine CognitiveTime: 4%

Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 4%

Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 3%

Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 3%

Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.

Routine CognitiveTime: 4%

Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 3%

Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.

Routine CognitiveTime: 4%

Supervise or train project team members as necessary.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 3%

Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 2%

Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.

Routine CognitiveTime: 2%

Develop systems that produce electricity using renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 2%

Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 2%
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