electrical engineer

Work setting

• Urban area
• Electrical or electronic equipment manufacturing
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Private sector

Area of work experience

• Computer software development
• Design
• Education or training
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations or production
• Project management
• Project planning
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Quality assurance or control
• Research and development
• Specification or technical writing
• Engineering professional and construction management (EPCM)
• Testing and evaluation

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• System integration
• Electronics (industrial)
• Lighting
• Power generation, transmission or distribution
• Control system
• Telecommunications
• Data processing and systems
• Electrical machines or transformers
• Plant maintenance engineering
• Computer design
• Industrial robotics
• Electronic test equipment
• Scientific or medical electronics
• Drafting
• Semiconductors
• Networks
• Renewable resources

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility

Employment terms options

• Shift

Employment terms options

• Day

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan