WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Electrical Engineering Technical Officer

Prepares drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry, collects data and estimates costs in support of electrical engineers.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Advanced Diploma of Engineering. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• assists electrical engineers and engineering technologists in the design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on switchyards, substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
• prepares drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry under the direction of electrical engineers and engineering technologists
• estimates material costs and quantities
• ensures that designs and finished products are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• collects data, performs complex computations and prepares diagrams
• assists in testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and installations and in the supervision of operations and maintenance
• assists with research and experimentation programs

Specialisations:

Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson

Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer

Relays Draftsperson

Substation Design Draftsperson