# Tasks & work activities — electric power generation engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2071.00 (Electrical Engineers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2151; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
- **[Core]** Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- **[Core]** Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- **[Core]** Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- **[Core]** Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
- **[Core]** Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
- **[Core]** Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
- **[Core]** Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
- **[Core]** Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
- **[Core]** Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- **[Core]** Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
- **[Core]** Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
- **[Core]** Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
- **[Supplemental]** Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
- **[Supplemental]** Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
- **[Supplemental]** Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.
- **[Core]** Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
- **[Core]** Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.
- **[Core]** Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop software to control electrical systems.

## Detailed work activities

- Collect data about project sites.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Create electrical schematics.
- Design alternative energy systems.
- Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.
- Design electrical equipment or systems.
- Design energy-efficient equipment or systems.
- Design structures or facilities.
- Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
- Develop software or computer applications.
- Devise research or testing protocols.
- Direct construction activities.
- Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
- Direct industrial production activities.
- Direct installation activities.
- Discuss designs or plans with clients.
- Estimate operational costs.
- Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
- Inspect operational processes.
- Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
- Maintain electronic equipment.
- Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
- Operate computer systems.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Prepare project budgets.
- Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
- Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.
- Test products for functionality or quality.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.