Electrical Project Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Electrical Project Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Analyzing technical drawings, interpreting specifications and determining the electrical requirements of a given project.
  • Liaising with other engineers and clients to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
  • Using CAD software to draft designs.
  • Analyzing and approving various construction and engineering plans.
  • Diagnosing problems and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Ensuring all deadlines and budgetary requirements are met.
  • Managing and monitoring all assigned electrical projects.
  • Ensuring health and safety codes are obeyed at all times.
  • Completing quality assurance on all electrical components and projects, and writing up reports.
  • Keeping abreast of the latest developments in electrical engineering.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Electrical Project Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Electrical Project Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.