Electrical Engineer how-to

How to Review a Schematic

Reviews catch design errors.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Reviews catch design errors. In short: check; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check power and ground.

  2. Check component values.

  3. Check connections.

  4. Check protection.

  5. Check against requirements.

  6. Mark up issues.

Safety reminders for electrical engineers

  • Follow NFPA 70E
  • Design for arc flash safety
  • Follow codes
  • Test before touching

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