Electrical engineer, Kaipūhanga hiko
Also known as
- Instrumentation engineer, power systems engineer, control systems engineer, reliability engineer
Electrical engineers design, build, install and maintain electrical equipment and systems.
Duration
2:07 mins
Your pay could be
$59K
Lower
$80K to $145K
Most common
$188K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Electrical engineers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices but may work in laboratories, workshops, power stations or at building sites
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be logical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- design electrical equipment, facilities and systems
- test, fix and upgrade existing electrical systems
- draw technical plans
- use software to create models
- oversee construction of facilities
- develop health and safety procedures
- inspect sites and facilities
- write technical reports
- develop project budgets
- survey land and bodies of water
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an electrical engineer.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar area
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to be a member of Engineering New Zealand
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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