Automation index
How much of a Electrical engineer’s job can AI already do?
A schematic and a cable-size calc come earlier. Energising a board and not burning anything do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Electrical engineer
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#236 / 633
View rankingElectrical engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Calculate, single-line diagram and selectivity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Project, quantities and electrical spec.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Site, contractors and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Measurements, thermography and faults.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Code, quality and documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Sign and own the installation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- install wiring
- electrical panels
- repair faults
- Project, quantities and electrical spec
- Site, contractors and commissioning
- Measurements, thermography and faults
- Code, quality and documentation
- Sign and own the installation
- ingeniero electrico
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2071.00· ESCO/ISCO 2151
IS WORK OVER?
Gas fitter
18%
#567 / 633
View rankingGas fitter
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematics, materials and certificates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Run, thread and pressure-test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Appliances, flues and ventilation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Client, utility and legalisation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Faults, leaks and call-outs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not leaving a home with a leak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Schematics, materials and certificates
- Run, thread and pressure-test
- Appliances, flues and ventilation
- Client, utility and legalisation
- Faults, leaks and call-outs
- Not leaving a home with a leak
- instalador de gas
- gas fitter
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2152.00· ESCO/ISCO 7126