Electrical engineers have a host of duties that revolve around building electrical and electronic equipment, and designing prototypes. For instance, an organisation that makes power generators may contract you to design a newer prototype, or to test one. Some of the duties that will fall under your purview, as a freelance electrical engineer, include:Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.Planning and implementing research methodologies and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.Preparing specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.Liaising with, supervising, and training project team members as necessary.Investigating, testing and stress testing vendors and competitors’products.