Data on Engineering and Related Occupations
Programs and Occupations
Instructional Programs Included
| 14.0101 |
Engineering, General |
Both |
65 |
| 14.0701 |
Chemical Engineering |
MSU |
54 |
| 14.0801 |
Civil Engineering, General |
MSU |
111 |
| 14.0901 |
Computer Engineering, General |
MSU |
51 |
| 14.1001 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
MSU |
127 |
| 14.1901 |
Mechanical Engineering |
MSU |
207 |
| 15.0201 |
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician |
LCC |
4 |
| 15.0303 |
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician |
LCC |
7 |
| 15.0699 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other |
LCC |
1 |
| 15.0805 |
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician |
LCC |
0 |
| 15.1202 |
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology |
LCC |
6 |
Occupations Included
| 11-9041 |
Engineering Managers |
| 15-1031 |
Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
| 15-1032 |
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |
| 17-2041 |
Chemical Engineers |
| 17-2051 |
Civil Engineers |
| 17-2061 |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
| 17-2071 |
Electrical Engineers |
| 17-2072 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
| 17-2141 |
Mechanical Engineers |
| 17-3022 |
Civil engineering technicians |
| 17-3023 |
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians |
| 17-3027 |
Mechanical engineering technicians |
|
Occupational Breakdown (Upper Midwest Region)
|
| SOC Code |
Description |
2007 Jobs |
2012 Jobs |
2006 Median
Hourly Earnings |
| 15-1031 |
Computer software engineers, applications |
83,004 |
99,238 |
$34.06 |
| 17-2141 |
Mechanical engineers |
62,173 |
63,852 |
$31.30 |
| 15-1032 |
Computer software engineers, systems software |
49,971 |
58,049 |
$36.70 |
| 17-2051 |
Civil engineers |
38,634 |
40,083 |
$28.64 |
| 11-9041 |
Engineering managers |
34,327 |
35,508 |
$44.28 |
| 17-2071 |
Electrical engineers |
26,769 |
27,118 |
$32.24 |
| 17-3023 |
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians |
24,236 |
24,526 |
$22.60 |
| 17-2072 |
Electronics engineers, except computer |
19,238 |
19,529 |
$32.99 |
| 17-3027 |
Mechanical engineering technicians |
12,920 |
13,285 |
$21.24 |
| 17-3022 |
Civil engineering technicians |
12,749 |
13,050 |
$19.60 |
| 17-2061 |
Computer hardware engineers |
8,721 |
9,021 |
$33.83 |
| 17-2041 |
Chemical engineers |
5,200 |
5,352 |
$33.88 |
| |
Total |
377,943 |
408,609 |
$32.44 |
Source: EMSI Complete Employment - September 2007
Location Quotient Breakdown (Upper Midwest Region)
| SOC Code |
Description |
2007 Jobs |
2007 LQ |
2012 LQ |
| 17-2141 |
Mechanical engineers |
62,173 |
1.54 |
1.55 |
| 17-3027 |
Mechanical engineering technicians |
12,920 |
1.49 |
1.50 |
| 11-9041 |
Engineering managers |
34,327 |
1.02 |
1.03 |
| 17-2071 |
Electrical engineers |
26,769 |
0.96 |
0.95 |
| 17-2041 |
Chemical engineers |
5,200 |
0.94 |
0.96 |
| 15-1031 |
Computer software engineers, applications |
83,004 |
0.85 |
0.85 |
| 17-3023 |
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians |
24,236 |
0.80 |
0.79 |
| 17-3022 |
Civil engineering technicians |
12,749 |
0.80 |
0.78 |
| 17-2072 |
Electronics engineers, except computer |
19,238 |
0.76 |
0.75 |
| 17-2051 |
Civil engineers |
38,634 |
0.75 |
0.74 |
| 15-1032 |
Computer software engineers, systems software |
49,971 |
0.71 |
0.70 |
| 17-2061 |
Computer hardware engineers |
8,721 |
0.58 |
0.57 |
| |
Total |
377,943 |
0.89 |
0.88 |
Where do People in these Occupations Work?
Industrial Distribution (2007)
These are distributions of the percentages of engineers/tech.
| NAICS |
Industry |
Upper Midwest |
MI |
Mid |
| 5413 |
Architectural and engineering services |
16.4% |
24.2% |
18.9% |
| 5415 |
Computer systems design and related services |
13.4% |
10.9% |
13.6% |
| 3345 |
Electronic instrument manufacturing |
4.5% |
2.9% |
2.0% |
| 5511 |
Management of companies and enterprises |
3.8% |
2.7% |
2.1% |
| 9200 |
State government |
3.6% |
2.8% |
7.5% |
| 5417 |
Scientific research and development services |
3.6% |
5.3% |
1.4% |
| 9300 |
Local government |
3.0% |
2.0% |
4.5% |
| 3363 |
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
2.6% |
6.9% |
8.2% |
| 3344 |
Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. |
2.3% |
1.4% |
0.4% |
| 5416 |
Management and technical consulting services |
2.2% |
1.4% |
1.6% |
| 5112 |
Software publishers |
2.2% |
2.4% |
2.1% |
| 9110 |
Federal government, civilian, except postal service |
2.1% |
1.4% |
1.1% |
| 3339 |
Other general purpose machinery manufacturing |
1.9% |
2.0% |
0.9% |
| 5171 |
Wired telecommunications carriers |
1.7% |
1.4% |
2.4% |
| 3341 |
Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. |
1.7% |
0.3% |
0.2% |
| 2211 |
Power generation and supply |
1.5% |
1.4% |
1.6% |
| 5613 |
Employment services |
1.4% |
1.6% |
1.4% |
| 4234 |
Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers |
1.3% |
0.7% |
0.7% |
| 3361 |
Motor vehicle manufacturing |
1.2% |
4.4% |
6.2% |
| 5182 |
Data processing and related services |
1.2% |
0.6% |
0.6% |
Industrial Employment of Target Occupations (2007)
Numbers of engineers/technicians
| NAICS |
Industry |
Upper Midwest |
MI |
Mid-MI |
| 5413 |
Architectural and engineering services |
61,774 |
19,151 |
1,864 |
| 5415 |
Computer systems design and related services |
50,787 |
8,645 |
1,342 |
| 3345 |
Electronic instrument manufacturing |
16,912 |
2,263 |
202 |
| 5511 |
Management of companies and enterprises |
14,340 |
2,122 |
206 |
| 9200 |
State government |
13,464 |
2,176 |
745 |
| 5417 |
Scientific research and development services |
13,442 |
4,177 |
139 |
| 9300 |
Local government |
11,352 |
1,619 |
446 |
| 3363 |
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
9,758 |
5,455 |
811 |
| 3344 |
Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. |
8,810 |
1,141 |
44 |
| 5416 |
Management and technical consulting services |
8,422 |
1,145 |
160 |
| 5112 |
Software publishers |
8,324 |
1,887 |
210 |
| 9110 |
Federal government, civilian, except postal service |
7,903 |
1,138 |
111 |
| 3339 |
Other general purpose machinery manufacturing |
7,153 |
1,573 |
88 |
| 5171 |
Wired telecommunications carriers |
6,548 |
1,115 |
241 |
| 3341 |
Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. |
6,365 |
254 |
16 |
| 2211 |
Power generation and supply |
5,612 |
1,103 |
162 |
| 5613 |
Employment services |
5,204 |
1,294 |
139 |
| 4234 |
Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers |
4,987 |
561 |
73 |
| 3361 |
Motor vehicle manufacturing |
4,600 |
3,482 |
610 |
| 5182 |
Data processing and related services |
4,487 |
493 |
58 |
Number of Establishments (2007)
| NAICS |
Description |
Upper Midwest |
MI |
Mid-MI |
| 9300 |
Local government |
37,147 |
5,078 |
1,045 |
| 5416 |
Management and technical consulting services |
22,420 |
2,994 |
429 |
| 5415 |
Computer systems design and related services |
19,473 |
2,728 |
365 |
| 5413 |
Architectural and engineering services |
16,973 |
3,610 |
488 |
| 5613 |
Employment services |
8,632 |
1,946 |
269 |
| 4234 |
Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers |
7,329 |
963 |
122 |
| 9200 |
State government |
7,247 |
1,531 |
428 |
| 5511 |
Management of companies and enterprises |
5,632 |
698 |
75 |
| 9110 |
Federal government, civilian, except postal service |
4,611 |
775 |
154 |
| 5171 |
Wired telecommunications carriers |
3,269 |
604 |
103 |
| 3363 |
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
2,425 |
987 |
128 |
| 5417 |
Scientific research and development services |
2,156 |
410 |
58 |
| 3339 |
Other general purpose machinery manufacturing |
2,149 |
482 |
47 |
| 5182 |
Data processing and related services |
1,435 |
236 |
36 |
| 2211 |
Power generation and supply |
1,402 |
222 |
27 |
| 3345 |
Electronic instrument manufacturing |
1,314 |
243 |
23 |
| 5112 |
Software publishers |
1,178 |
264 |
32 |
| 3344 |
Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. |
918 |
102 |
4 |
| 3341 |
Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. |
214 |
36 |
3 |
| 3361 |
Motor vehicle manufacturing |
174 |
92 |
21 |
|
Information about Those Industries (Upper Midwest Region)
| NAICS Code |
Description |
2002 Jobs |
2007 Jobs |
2012 Jobs |
02-07 Change |
02-07 % Change |
07-12 Change |
07-12 % Change |
2007 LQ |
EPW |
| 5413 |
Architectural and engineering services |
260,833 |
270,006 |
277,269 |
9,173 |
4% |
7,263 |
3% |
0.88 |
$66,972 |
| 5415 |
Computer systems design and related services |
234,858 |
268,269 |
303,640 |
33,411 |
14% |
35,371 |
13% |
0.86 |
$76,472 |
| 3345 |
Electronic instrument manufacturing |
81,983 |
79,681 |
82,125 |
(2,302) |
(3%) |
2,444 |
3% |
1.04 |
$83,816 |
| 5511 |
Management of companies and enterprises |
383,025 |
413,093 |
432,533 |
30,068 |
8% |
19,440 |
5% |
1.26 |
$102,867 |
| 9200 |
State government |
811,352 |
807,502 |
837,867 |
(3,850) |
(0%) |
30,365 |
4% |
0.89 |
$55,004 |
| 5417 |
Scientific research and development services |
91,600 |
93,454 |
98,156 |
1,854 |
2% |
4,702 |
5% |
0.83 |
$86,800 |
| 9300 |
Local government |
2,418,188 |
2,436,874 |
2,528,616 |
18,686 |
1% |
91,742 |
4% |
0.99 |
$49,737 |
| 3363 |
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
424,331 |
361,715 |
389,387 |
(62,616) |
(15%) |
27,672 |
8% |
3.14 |
$83,475 |
| 3344 |
Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. |
58,129 |
48,801 |
42,344 |
(9,328) |
(16%) |
(6,457) |
(13%) |
0.63 |
$57,483 |
| 5416 |
Management and technical consulting services |
228,712 |
287,289 |
330,858 |
58,577 |
26% |
43,569 |
15% |
0.85 |
$70,776 |
| 5112 |
Software publishers |
27,510 |
33,455 |
46,168 |
5,945 |
22% |
12,713 |
38% |
0.63 |
$96,314 |
| 9110 |
Federal government, civilian, except postal service |
164,485 |
178,380 |
180,322 |
13,895 |
8% |
1,942 |
1% |
0.51 |
$95,765 |
| 3339 |
Other general purpose machinery manufacturing |
104,866 |
96,969 |
84,853 |
(7,897) |
(8%) |
(12,116) |
(12%) |
2.03 |
$70,132 |
| 5171 |
Wired telecommunications carriers |
103,016 |
75,344 |
60,113 |
(27,672) |
(27%) |
(15,231) |
(20%) |
0.83 |
$72,168 |
| 3341 |
Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. |
27,609 |
22,215 |
17,485 |
(5,394) |
(20%) |
(4,730) |
(21%) |
0.66 |
$91,726 |
| 2211 |
Power generation and supply |
90,787 |
85,024 |
79,612 |
(5,763) |
(6%) |
(5,412) |
(6%) |
1.15 |
$111,208 |
| 5613 |
Employment services |
617,629 |
744,434 |
915,317 |
126,805 |
21% |
170,883 |
23% |
1.11 |
$23,889 |
| 4234 |
Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers |
121,096 |
120,791 |
129,081 |
(305) |
(0%) |
8,290 |
7% |
1.02 |
$76,897 |
| 3361 |
Motor vehicle manufacturing |
145,980 |
114,940 |
116,609 |
(31,040) |
(21%) |
1,669 |
1% |
2.70 |
$112,418 |
| 5182 |
Data processing and related services |
51,610 |
46,425 |
53,863 |
(5,185) |
(10%) |
7,438 |
16% |
0.79 |
$69,361 |
|
Detail on Technology Listings
Source for O*Net Technology Details
Unlike other kinds of O-Net data, the information on specific
technologies used is not developed through user surveys. Instead, it is
gathered through Internet searching by trained analysts. A detailed
methodological description can be found at http://www.onetcenter.org/dl_files/T2Development.pdf, but a brief overview follows.
In the first step, project analysts review existing O-Net information
on the occupation and related occupations to understand the concept of
the work activities involved in this occupation, as well as what
differentiates it from similar occupations. During this review, analysts
look for explicitly stated and implied tools and technologies.
During the second step, analysts conduct an in-depth Internet search
of sources such as occupation information systems, career information
systems, professional association and education websites, degree and
certification descriptions, governmental job specifications, and trade
journals. They collect tool and technology "objects" and evaluate their
suitability for inclusion. In order to be included, objects must 1) be
found in a context that makes clear they are used by those employed in
that particular occupation, 2) come from a reputable source providing
quality information, 3) require some sort of training to use. Object
listings are usually assembled from sources that present
activity-related descriptions. The search is iterative and cyclical, and
ends when 1) all avenues have been exhausted, 2) only redundant
information is provided, and 3) all relevant occupational tasks have
been represented. During the data collection process, the analysts cast
as wide a net as possible, and err on the side of inclusion.
During step 3, analysts classify the objects using the UNSPSC
taxonomic structure, which allows classes of objects to be compared
across occupations, while at the same time maintaining specific
technologies and products as examples. During this process, all objects
are given a closer examination and the list is refined. A variety of
quality assurance techniques are implemented at all steps of data
collection and compilation.
Tasks by Occupation
11-9041.00 - Engineering Managers
| 77 |
Core |
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures. |
| 77 |
Core |
Coordinate and direct projects, making
detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of
technical activities. |
| 75 |
Core |
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. |
| 68 |
Core |
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment. |
| 67 |
Core |
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes. |
| 66 |
Core |
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts. |
| 66 |
Core |
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. |
| 63 |
Core |
Develop and implement policies, standards and
procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the
department, service, laboratory or firm. |
| 61 |
Core |
Perform administrative functions such as
reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules,
and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services. |
| 61 |
Core |
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients. |
| 61 |
Core |
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates. |
| 60 |
Core |
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. |
| 56 |
Core |
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management. |
| 71 |
Supplemental |
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance. |
| 65 |
Supplemental |
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects. |
| 63 |
Supplemental |
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with
other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal
descriptions. |
| 58 |
Supplemental |
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects. |
15-1031.00 - Computer Software Engineers, Applications
| 76 |
Core |
Confer with systems analysts, engineers,
programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on
project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and
interfaces. |
| 76 |
Core |
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance. |
| 71 |
Core |
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. |
| 60 |
Core |
Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance. |
| 59 |
Core |
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met. |
| 59 |
Core |
Design, develop and modify software systems,
using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure
outcome and consequences of design. |
| 59 |
Core |
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. |
| 58 |
Core |
Analyze information to determine, recommend,
and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment
modifications. |
| 57 |
Core |
Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel. |
| 56 |
Core |
Obtain and evaluate information on factors
such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to
determine hardware configuration. |
| 55 |
Core |
Determine system performance standards. |
| 52 |
Core |
Train users to use new or modified equipment. |
| 51 |
Core |
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. |
| 34 |
Supplemental |
Specify power supply requirements and configuration. |
| 25 |
Supplemental |
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation. |
15-1032.00 - Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
| 80 |
Core |
Design and develop software systems, using
scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure
outcome and consequences of design. |
| 80 |
Core |
Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. |
| 77 |
Core |
Consult with engineering staff to evaluate
interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and
performance requirements and resolve customer problems. |
| 76 |
Core |
Analyze information to determine, recommend and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system. |
| 75 |
Core |
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures. |
| 75 |
Core |
Direct software programming and development of documentation. |
| 69 |
Core |
Advise customer about, or perform, maintenance of software system. |
| 69 |
Core |
Consult with customers or other departments on
project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system
design and maintenance. |
| 67 |
Core |
Coordinate installation of software system. |
| 65 |
Core |
Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications. |
| 61 |
Core |
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. |
| 60 |
Core |
Confer with data processing and project
managers to obtain information on limitations and capabilities for data
processing projects. |
| 58 |
Core |
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status. |
| 56 |
Core |
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats
required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to
determine hardware configuration. |
| 75 |
Supplemental |
Supervise and assign work to programmers,
designers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and
scientific personnel. |
| 61 |
Supplemental |
Train users to use new or modified equipment. |
| 54 |
Supplemental |
Utilize microcontrollers to develop control
signals, implement control algorithms and measure process variables such
as temperatures, pressures and positions. |
| 46 |
Supplemental |
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation. |
| 42 |
Supplemental |
Specify power supply requirements and configuration. |
17-2041.00 - Chemical Engineers
| 67 |
Core |
Perform tests throughout stages of production
to determine degree of control over variables, including temperature,
density, specific gravity, and pressure. |
| 66 |
Core |
Develop safety procedures to be employed by
workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going
chemical reactions. |
| 59 |
Core |
Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying. |
| 56 |
Core |
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management. |
| 63 |
Supplemental |
Direct activities of workers who operate or
who are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation,
or electromagnetic equipment. |
| 62 |
Supplemental |
Perform laboratory studies of steps in
manufacture of new product and test proposed process in small scale
operation such as a pilot plant. |
| 60 |
Supplemental |
Develop processes to separate components of
liquids or gases or generate electrical currents using controlled
chemical processes. |
| 55 |
Supplemental |
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes. |
| 52 |
Supplemental |
Design measurement and control systems for
chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in
pilot plant operations. |
| 49 |
Supplemental |
Design and plan layout of equipment. |
17-2051.00 - Civil Engineers
| 84 |
Core |
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings,
blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data
to plan projects. |
| 83 |
Core |
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic
systems and structures, following construction and government standards,
using design software and drawing tools. |
| 73 |
Core |
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications. |
| 73 |
Core |
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards. |
| 66 |
Core |
Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site. |
| 64 |
Core |
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out
installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to
guide construction. |
| 64 |
Core |
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility. |
| 60 |
Core |
Prepare or present public reports on topics
such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or
property and right-of-way descriptions. |
| 59 |
Core |
Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel. |
| 56 |
Core |
Provide technical advice regarding design,
construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to
industrial and managerial personnel. |
| 48 |
Supplemental |
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or
environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the
potential impact of projects. |
17-2061.00 - Computer Hardware Engineers
| 78 |
Core |
Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology. |
| 77 |
Core |
Provide technical support to designers,
marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team
members throughout the product development and implementation process. |
| 76 |
Core |
Test and verify hardware and support
peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements,
analyzing and recording test data. |
| 75 |
Core |
Monitor functioning of equipment and make
necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with
specifications. |
| 73 |
Core |
Analyze information to determine, recommend,
and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment
modifications. |
| 72 |
Core |
Build, test and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed using computer simulation. |
| 71 |
Core |
Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware. |
| 70 |
Core |
Confer with engineering staff and consult
specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and
operational and performance requirements of overall system. |
| 70 |
Core |
Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed. |
| 67 |
Core |
Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements. |
| 67 |
Core |
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. |
| 66 |
Core |
Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction. |
| 59 |
Core |
Provide training and support to system designers and users. |
| 59 |
Core |
Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications. |
| 56 |
Core |
Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs. |
| 52 |
Core |
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats
required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to
determine hardware configuration. |
| 60 |
Supplemental |
Design and develop computer hardware and
support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support
logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and
disk drives. |
| 40 |
Supplemental |
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation. |
17-2071.00 - Electrical Engineers
| 72 |
Core |
Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products. |
| 71 |
Core |
Design, implement, maintain, and improve
electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and
systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. |
| 71 |
Core |
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. |
| 67 |
Core |
Direct and coordinate manufacturing,
construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and
testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and
customer requirements. |
| 58 |
Core |
Perform detailed calculations to compute and
establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and
specifications. |
| 57 |
Core |
Inspect completed installations and observe
operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications
and compliance with operational and safety standards. |
| 55 |
Core |
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects. |
| 54 |
Core |
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment. |
| 54 |
Core |
Supervise and train project team members as necessary. |
| 51 |
Core |
Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products. |
| 68 |
Supplemental |
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget. |
| 59 |
Supplemental |
Prepare and study technical drawings,
specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure
that installation and operations conform to standards and customer
requirements. |
| 55 |
Supplemental |
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures. |
| 54 |
Supplemental |
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs. |
| 54 |
Supplemental |
Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations. |
| 50 |
Supplemental |
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs. |
| 43 |
Supplemental |
Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects. |
| 37 |
Supplemental |
Collect data relating to commercial and
residential development, population, and power system interconnection to
determine operating efficiency of electrical systems. |
| 33 |
Supplemental |
Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems. |
17-2072.00 - Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
| 71 |
Core |
Design electronic components, software,
products or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or
scientific applications. |
| 68 |
Core |
Provide technical support and instruction to
staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with
specific, difficult in-service engineering. |
| 66 |
Core |
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. |
| 65 |
Core |
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan. |
| 64 |
Core |
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products. |
| 64 |
Core |
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and
outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy
and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems. |
| 61 |
Core |
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies. |
| 60 |
Core |
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and
proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors
such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities. |
| 60 |
Core |
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments,
products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety
standards, and applicable codes and regulations. |
| 60 |
Core |
Prepare documentation containing information
such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary
hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules,
product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses. |
| 57 |
Core |
Direct and coordinate activities concerned
with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation,
and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems. |
| 56 |
Core |
Develop and perform operational, maintenance,
and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment,
and systems. |
| 52 |
Core |
Plan and develop applications and
modifications for electronic properties used in components, products,
and systems, to improve technical performance. |
| 51 |
Core |
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects. |
| 51 |
Core |
Prepare engineering sketches and
specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of
equipment, facilities, products, and systems. |
| 65 |
Supplemental |
Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation and operational reports and charts. |
| 61 |
Supplemental |
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures,
reports, and plans for successful conduct of the project with
consideration given to site preparation, facility validation,
installation, quality assurance and testing. |
| 56 |
Supplemental |
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures. |
| 55 |
Supplemental |
Represent employer at conferences, meetings,
boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and
defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and
agreements and exchange information. |
17-2141.00 - Mechanical Engineers
| 75 |
Core |
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. |
| 71 |
Core |
Confer with engineers and other personnel to
implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide
technical information. |
| 70 |
Core |
Research and analyze customer design
proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the
feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or
applications. |
| 67 |
Core |
Specify system components or direct
modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design
and performance specifications. |
| 64 |
Core |
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate,
and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to
meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. |
| 60 |
Core |
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew. |
| 59 |
Core |
Assist drafters in developing the structural
design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design
(CAD) or drafting equipment and software. |
| 58 |
Core |
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs. |
| 57 |
Core |
Conduct research that tests and analyzes the
feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components
and systems. |
| 57 |
Core |
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance,
and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and
functioning according to specifications. |
| 56 |
Core |
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. |
| 53 |
Core |
Develop and test models of alternate designs
and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition
effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification. |
| 74 |
Supplemental |
Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects
of production, including selection of manufacturing methods,
fabrication, and operation of product designs. |
| 63 |
Supplemental |
Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents. |
| 59 |
Supplemental |
Perform personnel functions such as
supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists and other
engineers, or design of evaluation programs. |
| 58 |
Supplemental |
Solicit new business and provide technical customer service. |
| 57 |
Supplemental |
Establish and coordinate the maintenance and
safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to
maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition. |
| 53 |
Supplemental |
Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made. |
| 50 |
Supplemental |
Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. |
| 46 |
Supplemental |
Apply engineering principles and practices to emerging fields such as robotics, waste management, and biomedical engineering. |
| 40 |
Supplemental |
Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products. |
17-3022.00 - Civil Engineering Technicians
| 79 |
Core |
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile
and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator
or computer. |
| 78 |
Core |
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications. |
| 73 |
Core |
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings. |
| 70 |
Core |
Read and review project blueprints and
structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system
and material requirements. |
| 69 |
Core |
Prepare reports and document project activities and data. |
| 68 |
Core |
Confer with supervisor to determine project
details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of
field conditions. |
| 64 |
Core |
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor
work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design
specifications and applicable codes. |
| 63 |
Core |
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites. |
| 78 |
Supplemental |
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures. |
| 67 |
Supplemental |
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge. |
| 67 |
Supplemental |
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts. |
| 55 |
Supplemental |
Respond to public suggestions and complaints. |
| 51 |
Supplemental |
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability. |
17-3023.01 - Electronics Engineering Technicians
| 76 |
Core |
Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems. |
| 76 |
Core |
Test electronics units, using standard test
equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine
need for adjustment. |
| 75 |
Core |
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic
drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units,
applying knowledge of electronic theory and components. |
| 67 |
Core |
Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or
electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical
manuals, and knowledge of electronics, using hand and power tools. |
| 67 |
Core |
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions,
working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to
procure replacement parts. |
| 67 |
Core |
Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment. |
| 66 |
Core |
Adjust and replace defective or improperly
functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and
soldering iron. |
| 63 |
Core |
Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation. |
| 58 |
Core |
Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art
tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops or
other training. |
| 62 |
Supplemental |
Provide user applications and engineering
support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard
to installation, upgrades and enhancement. |
| 59 |
Supplemental |
Write reports and record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications to assist engineers. |
| 58 |
Supplemental |
Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for
clarification of details and design documentation under engineers'
direction, using drafting instruments and computer aided design (CAD)
equipment. |
| 58 |
Supplemental |
Provide customer support and education,
working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems and
to provide information on product use. |
| 57 |
Supplemental |
Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans. |
| 57 |
Supplemental |
Develop and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts and systems. |
| 56 |
Supplemental |
Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, and chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools. |
| 53 |
Supplemental |
Research equipment and component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times and ongoing operational costs. |
| 41 |
Supplemental |
Write computer or microprocessor software programs. |
17-3023.03 - Electrical Engineering Technicians
| 68 |
Core |
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and
prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical
principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments. |
| 68 |
Core |
Provide technical assistance and resolution
when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during,
and after construction. |
| 67 |
Core |
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment. |
| 66 |
Core |
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations. |
| 65 |
Core |
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate
performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under
simulated operating conditions, and record results. |
| 62 |
Core |
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems. |
| 59 |
Core |
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment. |
| 55 |
Core |
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems. |
| 68 |
Supplemental |
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations. |
| 64 |
Supplemental |
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings
and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and
conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend
approval or disapproval. |
| 64 |
Supplemental |
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates. |
| 62 |
Supplemental |
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering
specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of
experimental electronics units. |
| 61 |
Supplemental |
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations. |
| 61 |
Supplemental |
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and
coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout
the construction process. |
| 59 |
Supplemental |
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor. |
| 58 |
Supplemental |
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations. |
| 58 |
Supplemental |
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material. |
| 55 |
Supplemental |
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment. |
| 48 |
Supplemental |
Visit construction sites to observe conditions
impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems
involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction. |
17-3027.00 - Mechanical Engineering Technicians
| 71 |
Core |
Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops. |
| 71 |
Core |
Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors. |
| 71 |
Core |
Review project instructions and blueprints to
ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test
nature of technical problems such as redesign. |
| 70 |
Core |
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing. |
| 69 |
Core |
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or
modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery
or equipment, and measuring instruments. |
| 66 |
Core |
Discuss changes in design, method of
manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with
staff and coordinate corrections. |
| 64 |
Core |
Set up and conduct tests of complete units and
components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for
improving equipment performance. |
| 80 |
Supplemental |
Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction. |
| 71 |
Supplemental |
Analyze test results in relation to design or
rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment
to meet specifications. |
| 67 |
Supplemental |
Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring
drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form
and function using engineering skills. |
| 65 |
Supplemental |
Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes. |
| 64 |
Supplemental |
Calculate required capacities for equipment of
proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to
engineering personnel for approval. |
| 63 |
Supplemental |
Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods. |
| 60 |
Supplemental |
Read dials and meters to determine amperage,
voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature
to analyze parts performance. |
| 59 |
Supplemental |
Estimate cost factors including labor and
material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly,
testing, or installing. |
| 58 |
Supplemental |
Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results. |
| 55 |
Supplemental |
Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe,
or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental
parts for testing. |
| 48 |
Supplemental |
Test equipment, using test devices attached to
generator, voltage regulator, or other electrical parts, such as
generators or spark plugs. |
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