Job Description

Electrical engineer:

- Electrical engineers are responsible for a part of, or the complete life cycle of, a new or modified electrical product or system - from research and design to development and installation.

- Electrical engineers are responsible for a part of, or the complete life cycle of, a new or modified electrical product or system - from research and design to development and installation.

- agreeing project specifications, budgets and timescales with clients and managers

- undertaking relevant research

- implementing designs

- creating test procedures

- testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products

- writing reports and documentation

- analysing and interpreting data

- attending meetings and giving presentations.

Some travel, including overseas trips, is often required to visit clients and suppliers. Extra hours may sometimes be necessary to meet deadlines.

Typical employers of electrical engineers

Telecommunications, engineering, computing and utilities companies

Consultancies

The Civil Service

The armed forces

Self-employment is possible for individuals who have several years- experience.

Jobs are advertised online, by careers services and recruitment agencies, in newspapers and in relevant publications including TARGETjobs Engineering, Computer Weekly, The Engineer, Electronics Weekly and Electrical Review.

For help with applying for engineering jobs and internships, take a look at our engineering CV and covering letter tips and our advice on filling out online applications

To find out how much money you could earn as an engineer, head to our engineering salary round-up

Qualifications and training required

There are routes into electrical engineering for both school leavers and graduates. For graduates, a degree in a relevant subject such as electrical, electronic, production or software engineering, physics or computing is required. Some employers will ask for a 2.1 degree but others will accept candidates with a 2.2 degree. Take a look at our list of engineering employers that accept 2.2 degrees.

A postgraduate qualification can be advantageous and may be necessary for some posts. A list of accredited courses is available on the Engineering Council's website and you can read our article on engineering postgraduate study to explore your options.

Many employers offer final-year project work, degree sponsorship, vacation work and industrial placements, which can provide valuable contacts and a useful insight into the profession. Take a look at our list of engineering employers who offer industrial placements and summer internships.

If you- re aiming to work in a technician role, it is possible to enter the profession with a higher national diploma (HND) or a higher apprenticeship in an appropriate engineering subject such as electrical or electronic engineering. However, you will need further qualifications to become an engineer. To find out more about getting into engineering via a school leaver route, visit the engineering section of TARGETcareers, our website aimed at school leavers.

Achieving chartered (CEng) status with the Engineering Council can help to demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to your field. To become chartered, you will need an accredited bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus an appropriate masters degree (MEng) or doctorate (EngD) accredited by a professional engineering institution such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). You will also be eligible with an integrated MSc. To find out more, take a look at our guide to chartership.

Other details

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