ANZSCO 233311
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers design and commission power generation, transmission, distribution and building electrical systems. With renewables and grid upgrades driving demand, this is one of the strongest occupations on the list — and one where assessors expect real calculation, not schematic markup.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 100k – 175k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer at Professional Engineer level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 100,000 to AUD 175,000.
Visa pathways for Electrical Engineer
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 189
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
- Subclass 186
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Electrical Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A power system design with your own load flow, fault level, cable sizing or protection coordination study
- 2
A substation, switchboard or renewable connection project you designed and took through commissioning
- 3
A protection, earthing or power-quality problem you diagnosed and fixed with measurement and analysis
Technical content assessors look for
- ETAP / DIgSILENT / PSCAD studies
- Protection coordination
- AS/NZS 3000 & 3008
- Cable sizing & voltage drop
- SCADA & control integration
- Arc flash and earthing design
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Maintenance-only episodes with no design content
Vendor selection presented as engineering design
No standards or calculation basis stated
Electrical Engineer salary in Australia
Market demand: Very high
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 233311 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Electrical Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer has been listed on the MLTSSL, which supports the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Electrical Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Electrical Engineer in Australia range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 175,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Electrical Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Electrical Engineer, strong episodes cover a power system design with your own load flow, fault level, cable sizing or protection coordination study; a substation, switchboard or renewable connection project you designed and took through commissioning; and a protection, earthing or power-quality problem you diagnosed and fixed with measurement and analysis.
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