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Position Description Assist electrical engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design. May prepare layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems, supervise the flow of work, estimate project costs, or participate in research studies.

List of Electrical Engineering Technologist Job Duties

Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.
Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
Review installation or quality assurance documentation.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.

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Electrical Engineering Technologist Skills

Electrical Engineering Technologists state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Types of Electrical Engineering Technologist

Engineering Tech
Prototyper
Technologist Electronic Design or Technical Director
Engineering Assistant
Generation Engineering Technologist

Electrical Engineering Technologist Job Outlook

There were about 76,800 jobs for Electrical Engineering Technologist in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.2% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,000 new jobs for Electrical Engineering Technologist by 2026. There will be an estimated 7,100 positions for Electrical Engineering Technologist per year.

The states with the most job growth for Electrical Engineering Technologist are Utah, Nevada, and Connecticut. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, West Virginia, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Electrical Engineering Technologist Make?

The average yearly salary of an Electrical Engineering Technologist ranges between $36,120 and $98,720.

Electrical Engineering Technologists who work in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Maine, make the highest salaries.

How much do Electrical Engineering Technologists make in each U.S. state?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$59,380
Alaska	$71,850
Arizona	$59,210
Arkansas	$60,310
California	$71,420
Colorado	$63,590
Connecticut	$64,510
Delaware	$51,380
District of Columbia	$92,600
Florida	$58,860
Georgia	$59,830
Hawaii	$76,070
Idaho	$55,540
Illinois	$63,760
Indiana	$58,450
Iowa	$57,620
Kansas	$65,870
Kentucky	$58,880
Louisiana	$59,930
Maine	$79,670
Maryland	$84,790
Massachusetts	$64,220
Michigan	$64,270
Minnesota	$57,440
Mississippi	$60,500
Missouri	$59,830
Montana	$59,810
Nebraska	$57,630
Nevada	$71,330
New Hampshire	$57,730
New Jersey	$75,380
New Mexico	$78,160
New York	$63,780
North Carolina	$63,600
North Dakota	$75,030
Ohio	$61,060
Oklahoma	$63,790
Oregon	$56,890
Pennsylvania	$57,210
Rhode Island	$73,240
South Carolina	$70,820
South Dakota	$51,110
Tennessee	$57,800
Texas	$66,630
Utah	$56,480
Vermont	$58,960
Virginia	$77,280
Washington	$74,810
West Virginia	$70,550
Wisconsin	$58,780
Wyoming	$67,110

Tools & Technologies Used by Electrical Engineering Technologists

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Electrical Engineering Technologists may use on a daily basis:

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Project
Autodesk AutoCAD
The MathWorks MATLAB
Linux
UNIX
National Instruments LabVIEW
C
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Bentley Microstation
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
The MathWorks Simulink
Simulation software

How to Become an Electrical Engineering Technologist

Individuals working as an Electrical Engineering Technologist have obtained the following education levels:

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Where Electrical Engineering Technologists Work

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