Electrical Engineering Associate

Electrical engineering associates are involved in the planning, design, selection, installation, starting up, and maintenance of electrical equipment, facilities, power-plant installations, parts and distribution systems. Electrical engineering associates usually work on a range of duties that lie between the trade levels and technologist levels.

Electrical engineering associates may perform the following tasks:

assist electrical engineers in the design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry in power stations, transformers, substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor-control systems
collect information, perform calculations and prepare diagrams and drawings of electrical installations and circuitry
work out material costs and quantities
check that designs and finished products follow specifications, regulations and contract details
use computers to produce designs, detailed drawings and documentation
assist in testing and starting up electrical equipment and installations, and in supervising operations and maintenance
assist with research and development programs.

Specialisations:

Electrical engineering associates may specialise as electrical engineering design drafters, technical officers or substation design officers, test officers and power-system controllers. With further training and experience, it is possible to become a registered/fully qualified engineer.

Personal Requirements:

enjoy technical and engineering activities
good with hands
able to identify, analyse and solve problems
good oral and written communication skills
good at computing and design
good at mathematics and technical things
able to work independently.

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