Electrical engineering plays a vital role in society. Technicians are responsible for the design and development of electrical systems including a wide range of devices and components. These engineers can work across various technologies, from wiring of buildings to household appliances to larger systems such as power transmission. Electrical engineering also serves many industries, for example, renewable energy and telecommunication.

Work in this field requires extensive physics and mathematics knowledge, with precision and accuracy being key to these projects. Standards provide recommended testing methods, safety & quality requirements and more to provide the guidance and framework needed to execute projects in this field.