electric-power-generation-engineer/references/tasks.md

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.