Electrical Engineers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 22 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 11.2% of the role's time · $2.5B
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.8% of the role's time · $2.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 8.3% of the role's time · $1.9B
Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.1% of the role's time · $1.8B
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.1% of the role's time · $1.4B
Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $1.2B
Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $1.2B
Develop software to control electrical systems.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 5.1% of the role's time · $1.1B
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $1.1B
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $1.0B · waiting on a check
Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $948M
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $944M
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $916M
Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $861M
Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $840M
Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $656M
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.5% of the role's time · $564M
Develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $274M
Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $266M
Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $239M
Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $190M
Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $114M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 42,860 | $5.0B | $0 | $0 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 20,270 | $2.4B | $0 | $0 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 10,440 | $1.5B | $0 | $0 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 9780 | $1.4B | $0 | $0 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 10,280 | $1.3B | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9330 | $1.2B | $0 | $0 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 6690 | $885M | $0 | $0 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 6510 | $843M | $0 | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 5540 | $686M | $0 | $0 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 6210 | $620M | $0 | $0 |