Electrical engineering

What does an electrical engineer do?

Electrical engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment. This can include anything from motors to generators and transformers. They may also work on power transmission and distribution systems such as high-voltage lines or substations that carry electricity over long distances. In addition, electrical engineers might even design their equipment for their industry.

Electrical engineers also work on electric power generation systems like hydroelectric dams or nuclear reactors—the people who build these large-scale projects need an expert in electricity to help them make sure everything runs smoothly once they're up and running.

What education do you need to become an electrical engineer?

You'll need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering to become an electrical engineer. However, some people will also get their bachelor's in physics or math because these fields overlap with the study of electricity and electronics.

If you want to work as an electrical engineer after graduation, your school must offer computer science and mathematics (calculus) classes. You can also take courses on linear algebra, differential equations, control systems theory, and signals and systems theory.

What are the benefits of becoming an electrical engineer?

There are many benefits to becoming an electrical engineer, including:

• You can work in a variety of industries. Electrical engineers have many opportunities to apply their skills in different settings, from manufacturing to aerospace and defense, healthcare and medical devices, telecommunications, and networking equipment manufacturers, energy companies (including alternative energy), robotics companies, etc.
• You can make a good living. The approximate annual salary for electrical engineers is $90,000, but this varies depending on where you live and your job. This salary is generally good if you work and live in North America.
• You will help people by creating new technologies: Think about how much easier it is now than twenty years ago to communicate with friends or family who live far away; think of all the things we depend on every day that was invented by engineers—from smartphones to airplanes; from internet connections at home all over the world to power grids that keep us warm when it's cold outside.
• The job outlook for electrical engineers is expected to be positive through 2026 due to a shortage of workers with these skills. Electrical engineers work in various industries and fields, including manufacturing, aerospace technology, telecommunications, and computer hardware design.