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Duties and Tasks
Electrical engineers may perform the following tasks: - plan and design power stations and equipment for generators
- supervise construction plans and specifications and draw up contracts
- supervise operating and maintenance staff
- design and produce drawings of electrical systems using Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
- decide on the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and equipment, based on calculations
- make or improve products such as electric motors, parts, equipment and appliances
- prepare and interpret specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of electric power equipment
- work out delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings
- organise and manage staff and materials in the making of electrical parts, machines, appliances and equipment
- make sure that completed works meet specifications and safety standards
- design and install control and signalling devices for road, rail and air traffic
- design telecommunications equipment and networks
- contribute and adhere to safety requirements.
Specialisations
Electrical engineers may specialise as electrical maintenance engineers, electrical power engineers, electrical design engineers, communications engineers or computer engineers. They may also specialise in areas such as the design and operation of power plants, generators, metal refining, rolling mills, motors and transformers; and researching new applications of technology or production machinery.
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