ANZSCO Code: 233311 (Electrical Engineer)

Electrical Engineers designs, develops and supervises the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

Electrical Engineer Skill Assessment Authority:

Engineers Australia

Skill Level

1

Specialisation:

Electrical Design Engineer
Railway Signalling Engineer
Signalling and Communications Engineer

Unit Group: 2333 Electrical Engineers

Design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

Skill Level

Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 1 occupation and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher can equate to this skill level. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Other Occupations in this Unit Group

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Tasks

  • Preparing designs for chemical process systems and planning control systems for processes such as those used to remove and separate components, effect chemical changes, test and evaluate fuels, transfer heat, and control the storing and handling of solids, liquids, and gases
  • Monitoring the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions
  • Ensuring correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications
  • Diagnosing malfunctions in chemical plants and instituting remedial action
  • Studying product utilization and pollution control problems
  • Reviewing plans for new products and submitting material selection recommendations in accordance with design specifications and factors such as strength, weight, and cost
  • Planning and implementing laboratory operations to develop new materials and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfil production cost and performance standards
  • Conferring with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, cements, and elastomers, during the investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications
  • Reviewing product failure data and implementing laboratory tests to establish or reject possible causes, and advising on ways to overcome any problems

Visa options for Electrical Engineer:

  • 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa

  • 189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa

  • 190 - Skilled Nominated visa

  • 407 - Training visa

  • 485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa

  • 489 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 489 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa

  • 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa

  • 494 - Employer Sponsored Stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 491 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

Overview of Key Employment Statistics for Materials Engineer ANZSCO 233112:

Employed

Employed

680

Part-time share

Part-time share

17%

Female share

Female share

22%

Median weekly earnings

Median weekly earnings

N/A

Median age

Median age

36

Annual employment growth

Annual employment growth

N/A

State distributions

Learn how Materials Engineer ANZSCO 233112 professionals are spread across different states and territories.

New South Wales map

New South Wales

26.7%

Victoria map

Victoria

23.7%

Greenland map

Greenland

19.3%

South Australia map

South Australia

5.8%

Western Australia map

Western Australia

20.7%

Tasmania map

Tasmania

0.6%

Northern Territory map

Northern Territory

0.0%

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Australian Capital Territory

0.9%

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Frequently
asked questions

Have a look at frequently asked questions.

What is the ANZSCO code for an Electrical Engineer?

The ANZSCO code for an Electrical Engineer is 233311, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

What is the minimum qualification required for skill assessment as an Electrical Engineer?

To receive an assessment as a Professional Electrical Engineer ANZSCO 233311, you typically need a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in electrical engineering. Relevant experience or on-the-job training on electrical engineering may also be crucial for assessment based on your profile.

What tasks are typically performed by a Professional Electrical Engineer ANZSCO 233311?

Electrical Engineering under ANZSCO 233311 design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

Is Electrical Engineering a high demand occupation in Australia?

Electrical Engineering has an economy-wide average future demand with it being in shortage throughout all of the states of Australia as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is also included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which highlights it as a skill in demand in Australia.