Job Description:
1) Designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and
maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines,
and distribution systems and equipment: Designs and plans layout of generating plants,
transmission and distribution lines, and receiving and distribution stations.
2) Directs preparation of or prepares drawings and specific type of equipment and materials to be
used, in construction and equipment installation.
3) Estimates labor, material, construction, and equipment costs.
4) Inspects completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications
and safety standards.
5) Observes operation of installation for conformance with operational standards.
6) Coordinates operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of power
system facilities and meet customer demands for electrical energy.
7) May compile power rates and direct others in evaluating properties and developing utilities in
new territories.
8) May be designated according to type of engineering functions as Engineer, Design-And-
Construction; Engineer, Operations-And-Maintenance.
Electrical Engineer Job Duties:
Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and
conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing
properties.
Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing
manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building
and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.
Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products
and system capabilities.
Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and
trends.
Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state
regulations.
Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established
procedures; requesting repair service.
Maintains product data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in
professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Electrical Engineer Skills and Qualifications:
Electronic Systems, Electronics Troubleshooting, Electronic Testing Design, Project
Management, Quality Focus, Analyzing Information , Reporting Research Results, Attention to
Detail also Emphasizing Excellence.