Electrical Engineering Technicians

Electrical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electrical systems, prepare charts and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Collects data, performs tests and calculations, graphs results, and prepares charts and tabulation
  • Estimates materials, costs and quantities
  • Inspects designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations
  • Assembles, installs, tests, modifies and repairs electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements
  • Undertakes electrical workshop functions, such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices
  • Assists with research and experimentation programs

Key values of workers in Electrical Engineering Technicians

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Electrical Engineering Technicians

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Troubleshooting

    Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.