Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Work with electrical systems, circuits, and equipment that power useful technology.

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Career overview

Electrical engineers plan, test, or maintain electrical systems. The work varies across power, electronics, communications, and control applications, with safety and local standards central to practice.

Typical responsibilities

  • Understand system requirements
  • Design or review electrical components
  • Test systems and document results
  • Coordinate safety and technical decisions

Possible education paths

  • Electrical engineering or electronics study
  • Hands-on supervised projects
  • Meet local requirements for regulated work

Routes and requirements can vary by location and employer.

Work environments

  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology teams
  • Consultancies