O*NET-SOC 17-2071.00

Electrical Engineers

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.Core1348
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.Core1357
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.Core1350
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.Core1351
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.Core1349
Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.Core1347
Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.Core1356
Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.Supplemental1364
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.Core20731
Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.Core20730
Develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.Supplemental19618
Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.Core1358
Develop software to control electrical systems.Supplemental23956
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.Core1363
Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.Core1354
Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.Core20729
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.Core1353
Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.Core1355
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.Core1361
Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.Supplemental19619
Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.Supplemental1365
Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.Supplemental19617

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 120 examples in 24 categories, 32 Hot Technology

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Development environment software

Ada
Advanced boolean expression language ABEL
Altera hardware description language AHDL
CHot Technology
Eclipse IDEHot Technology
Hardware description language HDL
Integrated development environment IDE software
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
National Instruments LabVIEW
Programmable logic controller PLC code generation software
Verilog
Very high-speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL

File versioning software

Apache Subversion SVNHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

APLAC
Automated material handling software
Availability prediction modeling software
Circuit simulation software
Digital timing diagram editing software
Dynamic object-oriented requirements system DOORS
Electromagnetic analysis software
Electronic engineering calculator
Embedded systems testing software
Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software
Failure mode effects and criticality analysis FMECA software
Failure reporting analysis and corrective action FRACAS software
Fault modeling software
Fault tree analysis FTA software
Finite difference time domain FDTD software
Finite element method FEM software
Functional verification software
Hewlett-Packard HP Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer
Isograph Markov
Life cycle cost software
Logic synthesis software
MathWorks Simulink
Matrix calculation software
Mean time between failures MBTF software
Mean time to failure MTTF software
Microwave circuit simulation software
Minitab
Optimization software
Power analysis software
Powersim PSIM
Reliability analysis software
ReliaSoft Weibull++ 6
Siemens ModelSim
Signal integrity simulation software
Simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis SPICE
SKM Systems Analysis Power ToolsIn Demand
Synopsys Design Compiler
Synopsys PrimeTime
Systems analysis programs for hands on integrated reliability evaluation software SAPHIRE
Tektronix EZ-TEST
Test automation software
The MathWorks MATLABHot TechnologyIn Demand
Time and motion analysis software

WAN switching software and firmware

ATD protocol
X.25 Protocol

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
Autodesk RevitHot TechnologyIn Demand
Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
Cadence Allegro Design Entry Capture and Capture CIS
Cadence Encounter Test
Chip design software
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
Electronic design automation EDA software
Field programmable gate array FPGA design software
Floor planning software
Keysight Technologies Advanced Design System
MAGIC
Mentor Graphics software
OrCAD Capture
Physical design software
Printed circuit board design software
PTC Creo Parametric
Schematic design entry software
Zuken E3.schematic

Industrial control software

AVEVA InTouch HMI
Programmable logic controller PLC software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Operating system software

BashHot Technology
LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Microsoft Windows ServerHot Technology
Shell scriptHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

C#Hot Technology
C++Hot TechnologyIn Demand
JHDL
PerlHot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
Sun Microsystems Java

Program testing software

Debugging software
Defect tracking software

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
ETAPIn Demand

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Word processing software

Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft WordHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Financial analysis software

Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Configuration management software

Perforce Helix software

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Rapid prototyping software

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

Requirements management software
Unified modeling language UML

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

SmugMug Flickr

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect data about project sites.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 8 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 3
- Augments 3
- Informs 2
- Apify automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Web scraping data extraction engineclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Firecrawl automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Photography masteryclaudeskills.infoAugments
- omero-integrationk-dense-ai/scientific-agent-skills1,872 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspect operational processes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test products for functionality or quality.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate operational costs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Thinking Creatively

Develop software or computer applications.
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Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Design alternative energy systems.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Design energy-efficient equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Create electrical schematics.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Devise research or testing protocols.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Working with Computers

Operate computer systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Design structures or facilities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.
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Design electrical equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain electronic equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare operational reports.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Discuss designs or plans with clients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Prepare project budgets.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Direct construction activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Direct installation activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Direct industrial production activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 29

Distinct tools8

Level mix

Replaces 3
Augments 3
Informs 2

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.