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Electrical Engineering Technologist

OFO Code: 215102

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
215102
Occupation
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2151 · Electrical Engineers

Official description
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 functioning, maintenance and repair, or study and advise on technological aspects of electrical engineering materials, products and processes.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Power Engineering Technologist, Electromechanical Engineering Technologist, Illumination Engineering Technologist, Control Engineering Technologist

  • Specifying electrical installation and application in industrial and other buildings and objects
  • Advising on and designing power stations and systems which generate , transmit and distribute electrical power
  • Supervising, controlling and monitoring the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems
  • Advising on and designing systems for electrical motors, electrical traction and other equipment, or electrical domestic appliances
  • Establishing control standards and procedures to monitor performance and safety of electrical generating and distribution systems, motors and equipment
  • Determining manufacturing methods for electrical systems, as well as maintenance and repair of existing electrical systems, motors and equipment

2. Demand status

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