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Electrical Engineers

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.69)
  2. Use my intuition - Data (4.65)
  3. Solve problems - Data (4.65)
  4. Program - Data (4.57)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.54)
  6. Study, observe - Data (4.44)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.38)
  8. Construct - Things (4.28)
  9. Plan - Data (4.28)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.28)
  11. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.06)
  12. Consult - People (4.06)
  13. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.06)
  14. Research - Data (4.05)
  15. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.05)
  16. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.05)
  17. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.02)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  19. Listen - People (4.00)
  20. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.97)
  21. Develop, improve - Data (3.97)
  22. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.89)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  24. Organize, classify - Data (3.88)
  25. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.86)
  26. Imagine - Data (3.84)
  27. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  28. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.61)
  29. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.61)
  30. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  3. Active Listening (3.88)
  4. Writing (3.75)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  6. Speaking (3.50)
  7. Active Learning (3.50)
  8. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Oral Expression (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Written Expression (3.88)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  8. Information Ordering (3.88)
  9. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  10. Near Vision (3.62)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.69)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.54)
  3. Dependability (4.39)
  4. Persistence (4.38)
  5. Integrity (4.37)
  6. Initiative (4.36)
  7. Cooperation (4.30)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.13)
  9. Independence (4.08)
  10. Stress Tolerance (4.06)
  11. Leadership (4.02)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.01)
  13. Innovation (3.89)
  14. Self Control (3.79)
  15. Concern for Others (3.61)
  16. Social Orientation (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.65)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.57)
  3. Getting Information (4.44)
  4. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (4.28)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.06)
  6. Analyzing Data or Information (4.06)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.05)
  8. Processing Information (3.97)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.86)
  10. Thinking Creatively (3.84)
  11. Documenting/Recording Information (3.80)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.78)
  13. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.71)
  14. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.57)
  15. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.54)
  16. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.53)
  17. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.52)
  18. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.52)
  1. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.65)
  2. Use Intuitive Judgment For Engineering Analyses (4.65)
  3. Use Relational Database Software (4.57)
  4. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.57)
  5. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.57)
  6. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.57)
  7. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.57)
  8. Use Computer Graphics Design Software (4.57)
  9. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.57)
  10. Read Technical Drawings (4.44)
  11. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.44)
  12. Read Blueprints (4.44)
  13. Read Schematics (4.44)
  14. Write Product Performance Requirements (4.28)
  15. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (4.28)
  16. Calculate Engineering Specifications (4.28)
  17. Analyze Test Data (4.06)
  18. Analyze Engineering Design Problems (4.06)
  19. Analyze Engineering Test Data (4.06)
  20. Determine Factors Affecting Production Processes (4.06)
  21. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.06)
  22. Calculate Differential Equations (4.06)
  23. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.06)
  24. Confer With Research Personnel (4.06)
  25. Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects (4.06)
  26. Evaluate Engineering Data (4.06)
  27. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (4.06)
  28. Evaluate Manufacturing Or Processing Systems (4.06)
  29. Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data (4.06)
  30. Analyze Project Proposal To Determine Feasibility, Cost, Or Time (4.06)
  31. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.05)
  32. Use Robotics Systems Technology (4.05)
  33. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.05)
  34. Follow Statistical Process Control Procedures (4.05)
  35. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.05)
  36. Follow Manufacturing Methods Or Techniques (4.05)
  37. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (4.05)
  38. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.05)
  39. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.05)
  40. Use Government Regulations (4.05)
  41. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.05)
  42. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.05)
  43. Use Long Or Short Term Production Planning Techniques (4.05)
  44. Use Pollution Control Techniques (4.05)
  45. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.05)
  46. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (4.05)
  47. Use Project Management Techniques (4.05)
  48. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.05)
  49. Use Research Methodology Procedures Within Manufacturing Or Commerce (4.05)
  50. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.97)
  51. Investigate Customer Complaints (3.97)
  52. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.97)
  53. Compute Production, Construction, Or Installation Specifications (3.97)
  54. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.86)
  55. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (3.86)
  56. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (3.86)
  57. Design Power Equipment (3.84)
  58. Improve Test Devices Or Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting (3.84)
  59. Design Transmission Equipment (3.84)
  60. Design Manufacturing Processes Or Methods (3.84)
  61. Design Waste Recovery Methods (3.84)
  62. Determine Specifications (3.84)
  63. Design Construction Projects (3.84)
  64. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.84)
  65. Design Control Systems (3.84)
  66. Design Electro-Mechanical Equipment (3.84)
  67. Design Engineered Systems (3.84)
  68. Design Telecommunication Equipment (3.84)
  69. Design Electronic Equipment (3.84)
  70. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.78)
  71. Plan Testing Of Engineering Methods (3.78)
  72. Understand Detailed Electronic Design Specifications (3.71)
  73. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.71)
  74. Inspect Project Operations, Or Site To Determine Specification Compliance (3.57)
  75. Conduct Performance Testing (3.57)
  76. Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction, Or Engineering Project (3.54)
  77. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.54)
  78. Work As A Team Member (3.53)
  79. Evaluate Product Design (3.52)