Designs, develops and supervises the manufacture, installation,
operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

Tasks Include:

• plans and designs the manufacture and installation of electric power equipment and facilities
  
  
• determines the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other equipment
  

• develops products such as electric motors, components, equipment and appliances

• interprets specifications, drawings, standards and regulations relating to electric power equipment and use

• organises and manages resources used in the supply of electrical components, machines, appliances and equipment

• establishes delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings

• supervises the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants

• may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems

  Specialisations:

• Electrical Design Engineer