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.
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
- operate computer systems
- create electrical schematics
- confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans
- discuss designs or plans with clients
- survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features
- design structures or facilities
- design electrical equipment or systems
- maintain electronic equipment
- direct construction activities
- direct installation activities
You need a qualification to become an electrical engineer.
You need
- a Bachelor of Engineering OR Engineering Technology in electrical and electronic engineering OR an equivalent qualification
You may need
- relevant experience in engineering
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- membership of a professional institute like 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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