Electrical Engineer Trainee

Install electrical systems: Install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment

Repair electrical systems: Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures

Test electrical systems: Use testing devices to identify electrical problems

Inspect electrical systems: Check electrical components to ensure they are installed properly

Maintain electrical systems: Perform maintenance tasks to prevent system breakdowns

Troubleshoot electrical problems: Use critical thinking to identify and fix electrical issues

Ensure safety: Identify and mitigate safety hazards and code violations

Train and supervise: Train new hires and supervise junior technicians

Plan electrical installations: Create plans for electrical installations and layouts of wiring and fixtures

Work with utility companies: Maintain power lines by clearing debris and tree branches

Skills

Technical skills

Read blueprints and electrical drawings, use power tools and measuring devices, and use a multimeter to check wiring

Physical skills

Be able to stand for long periods, stoop, crouch, and lift heavy objects

Color perception

Be able to distinguish colors because electrical components are often color-coded

Logical problem-solving

Be able to think logically and choose the best course of action for each situation