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_______________________________ Investigative Occupations: Electronics Engineers, Except Computerstandards. Plan and implement research methodol-
ogy and procedures to apply principles of electrical
theory to engineering projects. Prepare specifi cations
for purchase of materials and equipment. Supervise
and train project team members as necessary. Inves-
tigate and test vendors’ and competitors’ products.
Oversee project production eff orts to assure projects
are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within bud-
get. Prepare and study technical drawings, specifi ca-
tions of electrical systems, and topographical maps
to ensure that installation and operations conform
to standards and customer requirements. Investigate
customer or public complaints, determine nature
and extent of problem, and recommend remedial
measures. Plan layout of electric-power-generating
plants and distribution lines and stations. Assist in
developing capital project programs for new equip-
ment and major repairs. Develop budgets, estimat-
ing labor, material, and construction costs. Compile
data and write reports regarding existing and poten-
tial engineering studies and projects. Collect data
relating to commercial and residential development,
population, and power system interconnection to
determine operating effi ciency of electrical systems.
Conduct fi eld surveys and study maps, graphs, dia-
grams, and other data to identify and correct power
system problems.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 15. S c i e nt i fi c
Research, Engineering, and Mathematics. Work
Group: 15. 0 7. R e s e a r c h a n d D e s i g n E n g i n e e r i n g.
Other Jobs in! is Work Group: Aerospace Engi-
neers; Biomedical Engineers; Chemical Engineers;
Civil Engineers; Computer Hardware Engineers;
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer; Marine
Architects; Marine Engineers; Marine Engineers and
Naval Architects; Materials Engineers; Mechanical
Engineers; Nuclear Engineers.
Skills: Te c h n o l o g y D e s i g n ; S c i e n c e ; Sy s t e m s A n a l -
ysis; Troubleshooting; Systems Evaluation; Equip-
ment Selection; Management of Material Resources;
Programming.
Education and Training Program: Electrical, Elec-
tronic, and Communications Engineering. Related
Knowledge/Courses: Engineering and Technology;
Design; Physics; Telecommunications; Computers
and Electronics; Mathematics.
Work Environment: Indoors; sitting.Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
! Personality Code: IR
! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $83,340
! Beginning Wage: $53,710
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 3.7%
! Annual Job Openings: 5,699
! Self-Employed: 2.2%
! Part-Time: 2.0%Research, design, develop, and test electronic
components and systems for commercial, indus-
trial, military, or scientifi c use, utilizing knowl-
edge of electronic theory and materials properties.
Design electronic circuits and components for use
in fi elds such as telecommunications, aerospace
guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or
instruments and controls. Design electronic com-
ponents, software, products, or systems for com-
mercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientifi c
applications. Provide technical support and instruc-
tion to staff or customers regarding equipment stan-
dards, assisting with specifi c, diffi cult in-service
engineering. Operate computer-assisted engineer-
ing and design software and equipment to perform
engineering tasks. Analyze system requirements,
capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine fea-
sibility of project and develop system plan. Confer
with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to dis-
cuss existing and potential engineering projects or
products. Review and evaluate work of others inside
and outside the organization to ensure eff ectiveness,
technical adequacy, and compatibility in the resolu-
tion of complex engineering problems. Determine
material and equipment needs and order supplies.