Occupation information for

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

Currently Employed: 4,130

Projected Annual Job Openings: 340

Typical Hourly Wage: $34.92 - $58.24

Typical Annual Salary: $72,600 - $121,200

• Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
• Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
• Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
• Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
• Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Laboratory safety furnaces
• Semiconductor process systems
• Signal generators
• Spectrometers
• Tube furnaces

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Development environment software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Operating system software