Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO 233311)
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What an Electrical Engineer does
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.
- Specialisations
- Electrical Design Engineer, Railway Signalling Engineer, Signalling and Communications Engineer
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 233311
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- planning and designing power stations and power generation equipment
- determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other equipment
- developing products such as electric motors, components, equipment and appliances
- interpreting specifications, drawings, standards and regulations relating to electric power equipment and use
- organising and managing resources used in the supply of electrical components, machines, appliances and equipment
- establishing delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings
- supervising the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants
- designing and installing control and signalling equipment for road, rail and air traffic
- may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SAShortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Electrical Engineer do?
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. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Electrical Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO 233311) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Electrical Engineer?
233311. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Electrical Engineer migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Electrical Engineer for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Electrical Engineer for an Australian visa?
Engineers Australia, the skills assessing authority listed for 233311.
Is Electrical Engineer in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.