How an electrical engineer can use AI, task by task

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.

Context: We use Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
System: [facility, equipment, instrument]
Requirements: [loads, codes]

Generate design options and a load calculation outline. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Project: [building, landscape]
Partners: [architects, estimators]

Draft coordination points and questions. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

Context: We use Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
System: [describe]
Requirements: [codes, specs]

Outline the schematic and wiring documentation needed. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.

Context: We use The MathWorks MATLAB and SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
Failure or complaint: [what failed, how often, conditions]
Data: [test results, returns, logs]

List possible causes ranked by likelihood, tests to confirm each, and corrective actions. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
Project: [mapping, engineering, production]
Scope: [quantities, deliverables]

Estimate hours, equipment and materials with assumptions and formulas. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
Question: [what to test]
Resources: [equipment, samples, time]

Draft a protocol with design, controls, measurements and analysis. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.

Context: We use The MathWorks MATLAB and SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
Operation: [describe]
Cost data: [paste]

Estimate costs, sensitivity and formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to develop software to control electrical systems.

Context: We use Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA and Microsoft Visual Basic; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
Tool: [what it should do]
Stack: [language, platform]
Constraints: [security, performance]

Propose a design, then code with tests and security notes. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.

Context: We use Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
System: [facility, equipment, instrument]
Requirements: [loads, codes]

Generate design options and a load calculation outline. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
System: [solar, wind, fuel cell]
Requirements: [load, site, budget]

Outline a design with sizing calculations and key components. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.

Context: We use SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
Project: [type, location]
Data to collect: [access, drainage, utilities, population, loads]

Create a site data collection sheet with fields, units and sources for each item. Then tell me which items most affect cost or design.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
System: [lighting, motors, electrical]
Goals: [reduce demand]

Suggest design improvements with savings estimates. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an electrical engineer. Part of my job is to design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; the work draws on engineering and technology, design and computers and electronics.
System: [lighting, motors, electrical]
Goals: [reduce demand]

Suggest design improvements with savings estimates. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.