Career Information

Electrical Engineers need to be tenacious and meticulous. An analytical approach to problem solving is a must, although this does not preclude the need for creativity. More specifically, Electrical Engineers generate circuit schematics for components/prototypes, develop computer scripts to analyze components and /processes, write technical reports and give presentations.  Employers want engineers they can depend on to take care of the details and ensure effective communication between diverse teams.

Though job titles vary depending on company and field, Electrical Engineers can find employment in a wide array of private and public sectors. Some fields include but are not limited to:

Automotive

Communication Systems

Electronics

Energy

Power Generation

Robotics

Telecoms

Utilities

Design Engineer, Test Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Research Engineer, Project Engineer, Sales Engineer, Engineering Management

Engineering: Employment, Pay, and Outlook:

https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2018/article/engineers.htm

ME Occupational Outlook:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm

ME Employment Stats:

https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes172071.htm

Additional Resources in seeing if this is the right career path for you:

https://www.ieee.org/