Electrical Engineering Technologists
On the Job
Electrical Engineering Technologists usually work under the direction of electrical engineers. They assist in a variety of activities, such as working on process controls, electrical power distribution, or designing instruments.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
- Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
- Review technical documents to plan work.
- Document technical design details.
- Maintain operational records or records systems.
- Assist engineers or scientists with research.
- Create electrical schematics.
- Create physical models or prototypes.
- Design electrical equipment or systems.
- Determine operational criteria or specifications.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Sitting.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Working with a group or team.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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