Electrical Engineer
OSCA 243331·ANZSCO 233311
11,900
10.5%
10.2%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Electrical Engineer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Graduate Certificate in Railway Signalling Systems, Graduate Diploma of Railway Signalling Systems, Graduate Diploma of Railway Signalling, and Graduate Certificate in Hydrogen Engineering and Management.
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About this career
Designs, develops, implements and supervises the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems used for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power from renewable and non-renewable sources.
What they typically do
- Plans, designs and tests power stations and equipment used for the generation, distribution, transmission and utilisation of electric power
- Develops new ways to store power generated by renewable and sustainable energy sources, such as solar, wind and sea
- Determines the type and arrangement of circuits, networks, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other equipment
- Installs and tests electrical systems and processes
- Uses software and performs detailed calculations to plan, design and develop manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications to improve electrical systems
- Leads and coordinates electrical infrastructure projects in industries such as transportation, construction and manufacturing
- Provides technical expertise in electrical service design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
- May specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry, and control systems
- May manage and integrate renewable energy sources, including battery storage, into the electricity grid
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Electrical Engineer.
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Graduate Certificate in Railway Signalling Systems
22596VIC · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Graduate Diploma of Railway Signalling Systems
22593VIC · AQF 8 · 0 providers
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Graduate Diploma of Railway Signalling
11262NAT · AQF 8 · 0 providers
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Graduate Certificate in Hydrogen Engineering and Management
52910WA · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Railway Signalling Systems
22616VIC · AQF 5 · 2 providers