Electrical Engineer - ANZSCO 233311

Assessment Authorities: Engineers Australia

Electrical Engineer 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Electrical engineers may perform the following tasks: 

  • plan and design power stations and equipment for generators
  • supervise construction plans and specifications and draw up contracts
  • supervise operating and maintenance staff
  • design and produce drawings of electrical systems using computer-aided design (CAD)
  • decide on the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and equipment, based on calculations
  • make or improve products such as electric motors, parts, equipment and appliances
  • prepare and interpret specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of electric power equipment
  • determine delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings
  • organise and manage staff and materials in the making of electrical parts, machines, appliances and equipment
  • ensure completed works meet specifications and safety standards
  • design and install control and signalling devices for road, rail and air traffic
  • design telecommunications equipment and networks
  • contribute and adhere to safety requirements.

This occupation belongs to Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). MLTSSL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various states and territories of Australia.

If your occupation is on MTSSL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:

  • Skilled independent ( Subclass189)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - Family nominated
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
  • Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)- Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams
  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Training visa (subclass 407)
  • Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)– Graduate Work
  • Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as an Electrical Engineer?

The assessment authority for this occupation is Engineers Australia and depending on your circumstances, there are five pathways available for migration skills assessment of your engineering degree.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Engineers Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency by sitting for an English language test unless exempted.

Click here to read further information regarding the process of assessment by Engineers Australia.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as an Electrical Engineer, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.

Skilled Visa Assessment - Your First Step

The following assessment form is for those individuals who want to apply for Australian Skilled Migration Visa. Please submit the form below and a registered migration agent will contact you to explain the next steps in your migration process..

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