Electrical engineer
Also searched as: Ingeniero eléctrico · Ingeniera eléctrica
Code 2151.1
What does a Electrical engineer do?
The electrical engineer (ingeniera eléctrica) designs and secures power, control or distribution electrical systems by domain. Use this Job Dictionary profile to define electrical engineering as distinct from the electrician trade.
How critical is this role
Deep technical knowledge, hard to transfer.
In e-mobility and renewable generation projects this profile unlocks progress: without their technical sign-off, milestones simply do not close.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- environmental threats
- integrated design
- electricity
- environmental legislation
- sustainable installation materials
- design drawings
- engineering principles
- electricity principles
- artificial lighting systems
- smart grids systems
Skills and competences
- approve engineering design
- abide by regulations on banned materials
- define energy profiles
- design smart grids
- perform scientific research
- perform smart grid feasibility study
- adjust engineering designs
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- perform energy simulations
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What to assess for this role
Assess electrical safety, calculation and coordination with other specialties.
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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does an electrical engineer do?
- Designs installations or systems, specifies equipment and upholds code and safety compliance.
- Engineer vs electrician?
- The engineer designs and owns the project responsibility; the electrician installs and maintains.
- What to measure when hiring?
- Experience in the ad's voltage/sector and quality of technical documentation.
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