JOB REPORT / 17-3023 · 30 TASKS

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Can AI do the work of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

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Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates…
Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment…
Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery…

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27 of 30 tasks reviewed

This job has 30 core tasks. We went through 27 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
AI DOES
Runs calculations, fills in cost estimate templates, and drafts budget spreadsheets
YOU DO
Verify specs against real parts, local pricing, and project constraints
TASK 02
Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
AI DOES
Organizes notes into structured records, suggests standard formats, and flags missing fields
YOU DO
Verify technical accuracy and document what actually happened in the field
TASK 03
Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
AI DOES
Searches supplier databases, compares prices, summarizes delivery times, and drafts cost reports
YOU DO
Verify technical specs match real project needs and judge supplier trustworthiness
TASK 04
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
AI DOES
Scans criteria documents, flags outdated references, and summarizes differences between old and current standards
YOU DO
Apply hands-on experience and code knowledge to decide what revisions are safe and necessary
TASK 05
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
AI DOES
Drafts log entries, formats documentation, and flags missing fields
YOU DO
Verify equipment readings and sign off on accuracy
TASK 06
Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
AI DOES
Searches component databases, compares specs, and flags options that match requirements
YOU DO
Weigh real-world tradeoffs like cost, supply chain, safety margins, and fit within the full system
TASK 07
Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
AI DOES
Auto-generates standard circuit layouts, checks for common errors, and speeds up repetitive CAD drafting
YOU DO
Apply local electrical codes, site-specific constraints, and safety sign-off
TASK 08
Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
AI DOES
Suggests component layouts, auto-routes connections, and flags common drafting errors in CAD tools
YOU DO
Apply hands-on system knowledge to ensure drawings match real-world specs and safety standards
TASK 09
Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.
AI DOES
Drafts, formats, and cross-references maintenance standard documents
YOU DO
Verify technical accuracy and apply hands-on equipment knowledge
TASK 10
Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
AI DOES
Scans test data, flags anomalies, and suggests known failure patterns
YOU DO
Apply hands-on circuit knowledge and decide which fix is safe and practical
TASK 11
Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
AI DOES
Tracks inventory levels, flags low stock, drafts purchase orders, and organizes part records
YOU DO
Verify supplier reliability, approve purchases, and handle unexpected shortages
TASK 12
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
AI DOES
Drafts QC procedures, summarizes test results, and flags data anomalies
YOU DO
Apply engineering judgment to real hardware failures and sign off on safety-critical decisions
TASK 13
Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
AI DOES
Scans plans to highlight sections that may conflict with electrical codes and standards
YOU DO
Apply hands-on expertise and contextual judgment to catch what automated checks miss
TASK 14
Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
AI DOES
Generates integration code, suggests component configurations, and drafts system architecture plans
YOU DO
Physically connect, test, and troubleshoot real hardware in the real world
TASK 15
Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
AI DOES
Finds relevant courses, summarizes new standards, and explains technical concepts quickly
YOU DO
Show up, practice hands-on skills, and decide what knowledge matters most for your work
TASK 16
Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.
AI DOES
Analyzes circuit designs, reviews test data, and suggests optimizations for energy efficiency
YOU DO
Run the physical tests, handle the hardware, and judge real-world results in the lab
TASK 17
Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
AI DOES
Drafts training guides, quizzes, and step-by-step instructions for equipment use
YOU DO
Show up in person, demonstrate safe operation, and answer unexpected questions on the spot
TASK 18
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
AI DOES
Looks up fault codes, suggests likely causes, and pulls up repair guides or wiring diagrams
YOU DO
Use your hands, tools, and senses to safely test, solder, and confirm the fix works
TASK 19
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
AI DOES
Looks up error codes, suggests likely causes, finds replacement parts, and drafts communications to vendors
YOU DO
Physically inspect equipment, run tests, and apply judgment about what is actually broken
TASK 20
Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
AI DOES
Helps review installation plans, flag safety checklist gaps, and draft work orders or logs
YOU DO
Stay on-site to watch, direct, and make real-time calls about what you see
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
AI DOES
Runs automated test sequences and logs results
YOU DO
Interpret anomalies and troubleshoot root causes
About this analysis
41% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22
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.
AI DOES
Helps research component specs, suggests design improvements, and analyzes test data
YOU DO
Handle the physical build, run real tests, and judge safety and performance with your own hands and eyes
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
AI DOES
Suggests compatible upgrades and installation steps
YOU DO
Assess site conditions and customer needs
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24
Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
AI DOES
Looks up wiring diagrams, PLC code examples, and troubleshooting guides to speed up planning
YOU DO
Trust your hands-on skills and safety judgment when working with live electrical systems
TASK 25
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
AI DOES
Suggests possible causes of faults and recommends fixes based on described symptoms or schematics
YOU DO
Physically inspect, rework, and test the actual hardware yourself
TASK 26SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
AI DOES
Runs calculations and creates charts from your data
YOU DO
Design the study and interpret results
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 27SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
AI DOES
Highlights components and suggests assembly sequences
YOU DO
Apply theory to solve real problems
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
SOC code: 17-3023
Tasks reviewed: 27 of 30

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $78,190 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $77,440 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 95,130
Employed in Colorado: 1,410
Job outlook: +0.6% by 2034 · ~8,400 openings/yr

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Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.

Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.

Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.

Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.

Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.

Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.

Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.

Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.

Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.

Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.

Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.

Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.

Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.

Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.

Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.

Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.

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.

Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.

Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.

Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.

Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.

Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

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