O*NET-SOC 17-3023.00 · US REFERENCE
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 3.88/5 · rating last updated 2026-08-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2026-08-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 3.38/5 · rating last updated 2026-08-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 3.38/5 · rating last updated 2026-08-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Writing
US occupation importance: 3.25/5 · rating last updated 2026-08-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Monitoring
US occupation importance: 3.25/5 · rating last updated 2026-08-01
Define three observable quality checks for a fictional workflow and review the outcome.
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Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.