Electrical Engineering Career Opportunities
Electrical Engineering Career Opportunities
Electrical Engineering Career Opportunities
QUALIFICATION.
In order for a person to pursue an
Electrical Engineer Career, a person must have at
least a bachelor’s degree of electrical engineering; advanced degrees and specialties are usually
required for advancement in the field. The curriculum of programs typically includes electrical
circuit theory, calculus, or another type of math featuring differential equations and systems
design. Students usually also take life science, physical science, statistics, and computer science.
Most jurisdictions require a professional engineer’s license for electrical engineers who will
supervise projects or perform other services for clients. Specific requirements may vary by state
or territory. Generally, electrical engineers take a “Fundamentals of Engineering” (FE)
examination. Passage allows the candidate to work as an “engineer-in-training” or “engineer
intern” under the supervision of a licensed engineer. Prior to sitting for the “Principles and
Practice of Engineering” (PE) exam, prospective electrical engineers must log four years of
practice under a licensed engineer’s supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Electrical Engineers main job duties is
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. THE
to Design new uses of electrical power for
product development and enhancement. ABILITY TO COLLABORATE WITH
Prepare electrical system specifications or MANUFACTURING WORKERS, OTHER
drawings. Plan layout of electrical ENGINEERS, AND TECHNICIANS
generation and delivery systems, including ALLOWS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
plants, distribution lines, and electrical ENSURE THE PROPER
stations and substations. Oversee IMPLEMENTATION OF THEIR PLANS.
production, testing, and installation of
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS INCLUDED
electrical equipment to confirm compliance
of products with applicable codes and IN THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER JOB
regulations. Formulate electrical systems in DESCRIPTION ARE SUPERVISING OR
buildings for efficient use of electricity, such MONITORING MANUFACTURING
as employing natural lighting. Calculate and WORKERS, AND CLEARLY AND
estimate material, equipment, and labor CONCISELY COMMUNICATING
costs for products and projects involving SOLUTIONS TO ANY COMPLICATIONS
electrical systems and use of electrical power.
THAT MAY ARISE.
Oversee manufacturing and other projects
involving or using electrical power. Receive
and respond to customer or client concerns MATH SKILLS. ALGEBRA,
or complaints involving electrical power. CALCULUS, GEOMETRY, AND
Identify problems in electrical systems, and 4 MUST HAVE
CALCULUS ELECTRICAL
SKILLS AID ELECTRICAL
propose and help implement solutions to ENGINEERINSKILLS.
ENGINEERS THEIR DESIGNS AND
those problems.
TROUBLESHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL
CONCENTRATION
SYSTEMS. SKILLS. TO
THESE PROFESSIONALS
DESIGN,
MUST DEVELOP, AND
UNDERSTAND HOWOVERSEE
TO
ESTABLISHMENT
CALCULATE OF COMPLEX
DISTANCES, ANGLES,
SYSTEMS,
AND ELECTRICAL
EQUATIONS ENGINEERS
FOR CIRCUIT
EXPECTED SALARY(ANNUALLY). MUST AVOID LOSS OF FOCUS. THESE
ANALYSIS.
Electrical Engineer in the Philippines PROFESSIONALS MUST HANDLE
(according to Payscale.com)
MULTIPLE DESIGN ELEMENTS AND
ENTRY LEVEL PHP 195,250 TRACK TECHNICAL DETAILS OF
MID CAREER PHP 328,094
THEIR SYSTEM DESIGNS.
LATE CAREER PHP 540,000
Electrical Engineer average salary
worldwide COMPUTER SKILLS. ELECTRICAL
(according to glassdoor.com) ENGINEERS MUST KNOW HOW TO
USE ENGINEERING SOFTWARE SUCH
AS COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
AND ANALYTICAL SOFTWARE.
ENTRY LEVEL $ 62,675
MID CAREER $ 71,563
LATE CAREER $ 101,796
COMMENT.
As a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering student this is my first dream career
opportunities. I have dream of this and I will definitely pursue this career. Seeing the duties and
responsibilities on what I did on my research, I will definitely practice it on myself and do apply
it as I grow. For me being an Electrical Engineer soon is a dream come true and I will not stop
achieving what I started. I said it before that this job will be my stepping stone to what I want the
most to be the President of the Philippines. As for my comment for the salary, I definitely think
the salary of Electrical Engineers from the Philippines is definitely underpaid compare to the
average salary around the world. But pursuing this career I will definitely apply for an Electrical
Engineering job even though the salary is cheap.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY.
QUALIFICATION.
A four year graduate of bachelor of
Electrical Engineering and has a Professional
Electrical Engineering License may work in
Aerospace Industry. The Electrical Engineer may work as an aerospace electrical engineer. The
Electrical Engineer must have these primary roles to be filled in order to work in aerospace
industry. Electrical Engineer must have the knowledge in avionics, electrical, integration and test,
stimulation, electronic flight and roles. Having this knowledge may lead an Electrical Engineer to
work for Aerospace Industry.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES.
Aerospace Electrical Engineers are mainly responsible for entire electrical wiring
interconnect system, creation of wiring diagrams and preparation of wire bundle, selection of
components like; circuit breakers, fuses, relays, contactors. Mil qualified connectors D38999 and
back shells. Wire type to be used like shielded, twisted, coax, triax, twinax, primary wires.
Electrical Engineers decide what kind of components to be used like junction modules, gnd
modules electronic modules and also connectors and accessories. Having complete knowledge on
aerospace MIL STD like wiring aerospace. Electrical engineer cannot work alone. He has to
involve his design and decision with avionics engineer, system engineer, integration engineer, test
engineer, stress analysis and weight and CG people and mainly structure design engineers i.e.
mechanical engineers. Aircraft bonding and grounding. Sound knowledge on EMI and EMC.
Entire aircraft electrical distributor system and its architecture. We do all the above stuff keeping
in mind of safety and reliability of aircrafts. And mainly it is also responsible to have sound
knowledge on manufacturing activities of all interconnect.
AEROSPACE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
strong mathematical, analytical and problem
solving skills
technical expertise
creativity and innovative thinking
attention to detail
a strong awareness of safety issues
communication skills, both verbal and
written
project and time management skills
a commitment to keeping up to date with
technical developments
the ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines.
EXPECTED SALARY(ANNUALY). Typical employers of aeronautical
Aerospace Electrical Engineer in the engineers
Philippines
(according to Payscale.com) Aeronautical engineers may be office-
ENTRY LEVEL PHP 1,000,000 based, or they may work in aircraft
MID CAREER PHP 3,000,000 workshops, production hangars or
LATE CAREER PHP 5,000,000 aeronautical laboratories. Local and
Aerospace Electrical Engineer average salary
Worldwide
national travel between sites may be
(according to careerexplorer.com necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS.
A four year course of graduate of Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering and a Professional
Electrical Engineering License may work in
Construction Industry. The electrical engineer may
apply as an electrical engineer of the project site.
The electrical engineer must have the knowledge of
electrical design, team leadership, project
management, problem-solving skills, budgeting
skills, communication skills.
COMMENTS.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN
MARINE INDUSTRY.
QUALIFICATIONS.
A four year course graduate of Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering and a Professional
Electrical Engineering License may work in Marine
Industry. The engineer may apply for electro
technician job on board. The engineer must take a six month marine training Some shipping
companies do not carry electrical officers on their ship to cut down the manning cost and the
electrical duties are carried by some one from the engineer’s side, normally third engineer.
However, many companies realized that electrical and electronic system requires some extra
attention and therefore require an expert to attend them.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN
MATERIALS AND METAL INDUSTRY.
QUALIFICATIONS.
A four year course graduate of Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering and a Professional
Electrical Engineering License may work in Material
and Metals Industry. Electrical engineers can apply
for Metallurgical engineer spot. Entry-level jobs as a
materials engineer require a bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree programs include classroom and
laboratory work focusing on engineering principles.
Many colleges and universities offer cooperative
programs in which students gain practical experience
while earning college credits. Some colleges and
universities offer a 5-year program leading to both a troubleshooting in their work.
bachelor’s and master’s degree. The initial analysis, design, and
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam can be taken other advanced topics in math for
after graduation from college. Engineers who pass use the principals of calculus and
this exam are commonly called engineers in training Math skills. Materials engineers
(EITs) or engineer interns (EIs). After acquiring requirements of those conditions.
suitable work experience, EITs and EIs can take the must be structured to withstand the
second exam, called the Principles and Practice of conditions and how the materials
Engineering. used in a wide variety of
determine how materials will be
engineering. They must be able to
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. related to other fields of
engineers often work on projects
Analytical skills. Materials
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:
TRAITS OF AN MATERIAL
PERSONALITY AND
PERSONALITY AND
Materials electrical engineers typically do TRAITS OF AN
the following: Plan and evaluate new MATERIAL
projects, consulting with others as necessary. ELECTRICAL
Prepare proposals and budgets, analyze
labor costs, write reports, and perform other
ENGINEER:
Problem-solving skills.
managerial tasks. Supervise the work of
Materials engineers must
technologists, technicians, and other
understand the relationship
engineers and scientists. Design and direct
between the structure of
the testing of processing procedures. Monitor
materials and their properties
how materials perform and evaluate how
and means of processing, and
they deteriorate. Determine causes of
how these factors affect the
product failure and develop solutions.
product. They must also figure
Evaluate technical specifications and
out why a product might have
economic factors relating to the design
failed, design a solution, and
objectives of processes or products.
then conduct tests to make sure
Materials electrical engineers create and
the product does not fail again.
study materials at an atomic level. They use
Speaking skills. In supervising
computers to replicate the characteristics of
technicians, technologists, and
materials and their components. They solve
other engineers, materials
problems in a number of engineering fields,
engineers must be able to state
such as mechanical, chemical, electrical,
concepts and directions clearly.
civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
When speaking with managers
at high-level meetings, these
engineers must also be able to
communicate engineering
concepts to people who do not
EXPECTED SALARY(ANNUALLY). have an engineering
Materials Electrical Engineer salary in the background.
Philippines (according to Payscale.com)
ENTRY LEVEL PHP 345,000
MID CAREER PHP 500,000
LATE CAREER PHP 750,000
QUALIFICATIONS.
A four year course graduate of Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering and a Professional Electrical
Engineering License may work in Oil and Gas
Industry. The electrical engineer may apply for oil and
gas processor and gas engineer. Electrical Engineers
support the electrical equipment both onshore and offshore to ensure that it remains efficient and
productive. Electrical Engineers can work for a range of companies including the Operators who
own or manage production installations, major Engineering Contractors and Engineering
Consultancies.
OIL AND GAS
DUTIES AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES. MUST HAVE SKILLS:
strong technical skills
The Electrical engineer main team working skills
duties are to provide technical and problem-solving skills
engineering support and guidance to the ability to work under
offshore or on site teams. Monitors the pressure
performance of the electrical and drive and enthusiasm
electronic systems. Ensures that numerical and analytical skills
electrical and electronic systems meet IT skills
statutory and regulatory good health and fitness.
requirements. Undertakes in-depth
analyses/studies of problems and
identifies longer-term solutions and/or
options. Supports production
installations with maintenance
planning, delivery and
troubleshooting activities. Reviews
JOBS FOR
and comments on supplier information ELECTRICAL
and assists with specification and ordering ENGINEER TO APPLY
of materials and equipment, and inspection FOR OIL AND GAS
and testing activities. Produces budgets INDUSTRY:
and plans for specific studies or Petroleum geologists find
modifications and manages the cost control hydrocarbons by analyzing
process. Undertakes general Project subsurface structures with
Engineering studies and activities. geological and geophysical
Develops procedures relating to methods.
mechanical operations, design and Reservoir engineers work to
maintenance. Ensures safe, reliable and optimize production of oil
environmentally responsible operations. and gas via proper well
Ensures activities comply with relevant placement, production levels
industry/company codes and standards. and enhanced oil recovery
Designs and specifies new or replacement techniques. They use
equipment. Reports any breaches of safety computer simulations to
procedures to supervision management. assist in the identification of
Actively participates in and promotes risks and to make forecasts
company health and safety campaigns, on reservoir potential.
policies and procedures, and ensures Production engineers manage
personal safety and that of colleagues at all the interface between the
times. reservoir and the well
through tasks such as
perforations, sand control,
artificial lift, downhole flow
EXPECTED SALARY(ANNUALY). control and downhole
Gas Electrical Engineer salary in the
monitoring equipment. They
Philippines (according to payscale.com)
also select surface equipment
ENTRY LEVEL PHP 225,000 that separates the produced
MID CAREER PHP 375,000 fluids (oil, natural gas and
LATE CAREER PHP 500,000 water).
Gas Electrical Engineer average salary
Worldwide (according to glassdoor.com)
ENTRY LEVEL $ 84,000
MID CAREER $ 118,000
LATE CAREER $ 154,000
COMMENT.
This industry has one of the most
highest paid engineers in the world. The oil for petroleum engineering because it will
and gas industry has low supply of engineers gain popularity soon yet she is right. At that
yet there is so many oil and gas company in time I don’t know what is petroleum
the world right now. Ten years from now we engineering. When I did my research back in
will see the demand for petroleum engineers high school what petroleum engineering is, I
because of what is happening in oil and gas was shock at the tuition fees so I don’t dream
exchange around the world. When I was at of it again anymore. I think if I will have the
12 years old grade 6 I was good at math. So chance to be a petroleum engineer or a gas
my teacher said to me that pursue engineer I will go for it and work abroad.
engineering course and she also said that go
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN
POWER GENERATOR INDUSTRY.
COMMENT.
When I left PMMA my mom ask me what
would I take as my new college course. My first
choice was political science but I am too late to
enroll, so my mom suggest that I’ll go the CvSU
CCAT to take a test for electrical engineering
course. My mom suggested that because she has
a friend works now at meralco and has big
paycheck and graduated as an electrical
engineer. My mom wants me to graduate
electrical engineer and work in meralco. The
salary is so good for different electrical
engineers industry. I can live a life with that.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN RAIL
ROAD INDUSTRY.
QUALIFICATIONS.
A four year graduate of bachelor of Electrical
Engineering and has a Professional Electrical
Engineering License may work in Rail Road Industry.
The electrical engineer may apply as a rail road
engineer or a rail road electrical technician. Rail
systems engineers are specifically trained in the operations of the rail system and include roles in
project management and general operations of the network in terms of electrical signals and
communications along with electrical failures and operational issues and incidents.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN
UTILITIES INDUSTRY. SKILLS UTILITY ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER MUST HAVE:
QUALIFICATIONS. 1. CREATIVITY. MECHANICAL
A four year graduate of bachelor of ENGINEERS DESIGN AND BUILD
Electrical Engineering and has a Professional COMPLEX PIECES OF
Electrical Engineering License may work in EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY. A
Utilities Industry. The electrical engineer may CREATIVE MIND IS ESSENTIAL
apply as power utility engineer in utility FOR THIS KIND OF WORK.
companies. Utilities engineers work in various
energy producing industries, such as electricity, 2. MATH SKILLS. MECHANICAL
hydraulic, nuclear or green energy. Some ENGINEERS USE THE
conduct research about the changes in energy PRINCIPLES OF CALCULUS,
use over time and predict how much energy will STATISTICS, AND OTHER
be needed in the future. Others maintain current ADVANCED SUBJECTS IN MATH
energy producing equipment. Most positions FOR ANALYSIS, DESIGN, AND
require a bachelor's degree in engineering along TROUBLESHOOTING IN THEIR
with 2-6 years of experience in the energy WORK
industry.