Electrical Engineers

Electrical Engineers design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- planning and designing power stations and power generation equipment - determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other equipment - developing products such as electric motors, components, equipment and appliances - interpreting specifications, drawings, standards and regulations relating to electric power equipment and use - organising and managing resources used in the supply of electrical components, machines, appliances and equipment - establishing delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings - supervising the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants - designing and installing control and signalling equipment for road, rail and air traffic - may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems