Career

Electrical Engineers

Engineering

Career stats

Weekly pay

$2,538

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

24,300

Growth

Strong growth

Overview

Electrical Engineers design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Electrical Engineer

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • planning and designing power stations and power generation equipment
  • determining the type and arrangement of circuits transformers circuit-breakers transmission lines and other equipment
  • developing products such as electric motors components equipment and appliances
  • interpreting specifications drawings standards and regulations relating to electric power equipment and use
  • organising and managing resources used in the supply of electrical components machines appliances and equipment
  • establishing delivery and installation schedules for machines switchgear cables and fittings
  • supervising the operation and maintenance of power stations transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants
  • designing and installing control and signalling equipment for road rail and air traffic
  • may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems transformers switchgear and electric motors telemetry and control systems.

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

 

Short Courses Available

  • Graduate Certificate in Railway Signalling Systems
  • Graduate Diploma of Railway Signalling
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering Fundamentals
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
More about VET

Industry

Engineering

Do you enjoy problem solving? Do you like maths and science? Engineering might be for you! Engineers are involved in the technical design and construction of large infrastructure such as mining equipment, aircrafts, electronics and more. There are many sub-industries in Engineering, so before you start your journey you’ll need to pick which area you’d like to focus on. Maybe you’d like to become an Aircraft Engineer and build and/or repair aircraft structures, avionic and mechanical systems? Civil Engineering covers the design and construction of things like bridges, dams, gas and water supply schemes and many other structures.Engineers have good attention to detail and love building and improving the way things work. You’ll need to have strong skills in mathematics and science and also be able to work as part of a team.

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