Tasks of an Electrical Engineer

• Plans, designs, and tests power plants and equipment used for generating, transmitting, distributing, and utilizing electrical power.
• Innovates new methods for storing energy generated from renewable and sustainable sources, including solar, wind, and ocean energy.
• Determines the layout and configuration of circuits, networks, transformers, circuit breakers, transmission lines, and related equipment.
• Oversees the installation and testing of electrical systems and processes to ensure functionality and safety.
• Uses specialized software and performs precise calculations to plan, design, and develop standards and specifications for manufacturing, construction, and installation to enhance electrical systems.
• Leads and manages electrical infrastructure projects in sectors like transportation, construction, and manufacturing.
• Provides technical guidance for electrical service design, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• May focus on research in areas such as power generation and transmission, transformers, switchgear, electric motors, telemetry, and control systems.
• May manage and integrate renewable energy technologies, including battery storage systems, into the electricity grid.