Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers conduct research and advise on, design and direct the construction and operation of electrical systems, components, motors and equipment, and advise on and direct their maintenance and repair, or study and advise on technological aspects of electrical engineering materials, products and processes.
Operate computer systems
Operate computer systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 18% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain computers” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Create electrical schematics
Create electrical schematics
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage construction or production projects” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.
Design energy efficient equipment or systems
Design energy efficient equipment or systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or install sustainable processes and systems” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Collaborate and advise on educational and technical issues” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Discuss designs or plans with clients
Discuss designs or plans with clients
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Communicate with others to coordinate work” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Prepare operational reports
Prepare operational reports
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Design electrical equipment or systems
Design electrical equipment or systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Direct industrial production activities
Direct industrial production activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Direct operational or production activities” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Survey land or bodies of water
Survey land or bodies of water
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Collect or analyse land surveys and geographics data” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.
Devise research or testing protocols
Devise research or testing protocols
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Maintain electronic equipment
Maintain electronic equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Design structures or facilities
Design structures or facilities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Plan, design or coordinate construction activities” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment
Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Investigate system, equipment or product failures
Investigate system, equipment or product failures
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Investigate equipment and systems malfunctions and failures” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.
Design energy production or management equipment or systems
Design energy production or management equipment or systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or create graphical representations of production systems” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain facilities and conduct repairs” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.
Direct construction activities
Direct construction activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Plan, design or coordinate construction activities” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Direct installation activities
Direct installation activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Plan, design or coordinate construction activities” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Design alternative energy systems
Design alternative energy systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Research, evaluate or design new technologies” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.
Inspect operational processes
Inspect operational processes
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain operational and production records” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Supervise engineering or other technical staff
Supervise engineering or other technical staff
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.
Train staff on proper operational procedures
Train staff on proper operational procedures
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Train staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.
Estimate operational costs
Estimate operational costs
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.89% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.
Prepare project budgets
Prepare project budgets
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.89% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.
Test products for functionality or quality
Test products for functionality or quality
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.82% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect products, equipment or facilities” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Technology Skills
Technical design and modelling software (2D and 3D)
Technical design and modelling software (2D and 3D)
Software used to create 2D and 3D diagrams, designs, models, images, and plans
Industrial control and automation software
Industrial control and automation software
Hardware and software used to automate, monitor, and control robotic manufacturing equipment, factory tools, and industrial plant and machinery
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Software used to provide a central data source for corporate/organisational information, and enable a variety of business functions including HR, other resource management, reporting, and financial management
Project management software
Project management software
Software that supports the process of planning, documenting, and managing projects, including managing deadlines, task scheduling and budget
Software development and programming languages
Software development and programming languages
Software development and programming languages (commonly known as ‘coding’) used to create systems, applications, and web platforms
Business intelligence and decision support software
Business intelligence and decision support software
Software that supports the gathering, storage, analysis and reporting of data required to make strategic business decisions
Statistical and data analysis software
Statistical and data analysis software
Software used to support the process of analysing, modelling, and reporting of large datasets
Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)
National Education Code (NEC)
0712: Electricity and Energy
0741: Engineering Technology
Basic Skills Level
Cluster Families
Key
T
Trending Skills
Skills that have increased in demand over the past few years based on job advertisement data
E
Emerging Skills
Skills that are new to this occupation within the last five years based on job advertisement data
Job advertisement data is current to 31 December 2021