Electrical Engineering Technician

As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you conduct tests of electrical systems, prepare charts and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs. You support Electrical Engineers.

You may assemble, install, test, modify and repair electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements.

Income Guide

$125,000

Desirable Skills

Communicating clearly • Solving problems • Keeping things organised • Quality assurance • Analytical thinking

A typical day may involve:

Collecting data, performing tests and calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulation
Estimating materials, costs and quantities
Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations
Undertaking electrical workshop functions, such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices
Assisting with research and experimentation programs

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering

Career Pathways

Senior Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrical Designer
Project Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Project Manager
Engineering Consultant
Business Owner (Contractors Licence)

“Electrical engineering technicians keep our systems running safely — testing, building and maintaining the electrical infrastructure we rely on every day.”

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