Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreElectrical Engineer – ANZSCO 233311
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Electrical Engineer
ANZSCO 233311
Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO 233311) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
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.
Typical tasks and duties
Electrical Engineer 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.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 3 DAMA regions
Electrical Engineer is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Electrical Engineer historical SkillSelect report
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
