Electrical Engineers

Also Called: Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer, Test Engineer

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$69,320

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Electrical Engineers do

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Semiconductor process systems
  • Spectrometers
  • Signal generators
  • Tube furnaces
  • Laboratory evaporators

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
The MathWorks MATLAB
Word processing software
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Word
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk Revit

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
product and service development
computers and electronics
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • 70% Bachelor's degree
  • 23% Master's degree
  • 3% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Electrical Engineers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Delaware Valley - Job Corps

    Callicoon, New York

  • Miami - Job Corps

    Miami Gardens, Florida

ACT & College

  • Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management

    Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

  • Alabama A & M University

    Normal, AL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence
  • Integrity
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Electrical Engineers across the country typically make.

$33.33 / hour
$69,320 /year

Entry Level

$51.42 / hour
$106,950 /year

Median Level

$82.72 / hour
$172,050 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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