Electrical/Electronics Engineer

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Work Tasks

• Make and test electrical and electronic equipment
• Figure out how long engineering projects will take and what they will cost
• Design and run things that use electric power
• Write instructions that explain what equipment should do and how often it should be serviced
• Work in offices, classrooms, labs, or plants where electrical things are made, and for public utilities, engineering firms, and the government
• Work with electrical equipment, lighting, and wiring in buildings, cars, and aircraft; and radar, testing equipment, graphs, drawings, and computers

Salary, Size & Growth

• $85,000 average per year ($40.75 per hour)
• A large occupation (282,400 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.1% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree in electrical/electronic engineering
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree in electrical/electronic engineering
• Certification/Licensing: Registration may be needed, which requires a degree, 4 years experience, and passing 2 tests.