Electrical Engineers

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.

Fun facts

Stable Future Growth
2160 Weekly Pay Before Tax
91% full-time Full-Time Share
7% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by electrical engineers. A few are listed below:

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

Specific occupations

Electrical Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Railway Signalling Engineer
Signalling and Communications Engineer

Sonja Basson

Sonja works with other companies that want to use alternative, clean and less expensive energy sources to find the right solution for their problem. She shows that it's definitely possible for women to build careers in male-dominated industries.

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Sonja Basson, Technical Director Renewables

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