Electrical Engineering Technologists

Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.

Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies, or systems.

Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.

Supervise the construction or testing of electrical prototypes, according to general instructions and established standards.

Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.

Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.

Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.

Review installation or quality assurance documentation.

Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.

Assist engineers and scientists in conducting applied research in electrical engineering.

Review, develop, and prepare maintenance standards.

Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.

Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.

Test sustainable materials for their applicability to electrical engineering systems or system designs.

Evaluate electrical engineering plans to determine whether they comply with applicable environmental standards.

Create or modify electrical components to be used in renewable energy generation.

Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.

Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.

Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.