Electrical Engineers
Also called: Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer
What they do:
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Development environment software
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![]() New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![]() $85,920
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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