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21310.00 – Electrical and electronics engineers

Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Avionics engineer
  • Control systems engineer
  • Electrical design engineer
  • Electrical distribution planning engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electrical network engineer
  • Electrical process control engineer
  • Electrical systems planning engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Electronics test engineer
  • Instrumentation and control engineer
  • Roadway lighting design engineer
  • Television systems engineer

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components
  • Product Design to precisely design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability to perform detailed calculations to determine manufacturing, construction or installation standards or specifications for electrical and electronic projects
  • Deductive Reasoning to logically apply principles and theories to identify and solve complex problems, ensure system reliability and design functional electrical equipment
  • Attention to Detail to ensure compliance with standards and guarantee the reliability in the designing, testing and maintaining of complex systems
  • Knowledge in Electrical and Electronics to understand the foundational information for designing, developing and maintaining electrical systems and electronic devices

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components and electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components
  • Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
  • Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products
  • Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Investigate electrical or electronic failures
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
  • Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers.

Additional information

  • Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.
  • Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.
  • Electrical and electronics engineers may specialize in a number of areas including electrical design for residential, commercial or industrial installations, electrical power generation and transmission, and instrumentation and control systems.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Computer and information systems managers (20012)
  • Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (21311)
  • Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (22310)
  • Engineering managers (20010)
  • Software engineers and designers (21231)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

213 – Professional occupations in engineering

Minor group

2131 – Electrical, electronics and computer engineers

Unit group

21310 – Electrical and electronics engineers

Occupational profile

21310.00 – Electrical and electronics engineers

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