If you are interested in learning how communication and navigation systems work, consider electrical engineering. Electrical engineers are researchers and innovators that design and manufacture various electric equipment devices, from electric motors and power generators to navigation and communication systems.
Electrical engineering is a wide field that includes the process of producing, transmitting and using electrical energy, as well as transmitting and processing information. Employment opportunities for electrical engineers cover a wide spectrum of activities such as design, development, research, sales, and management.
These types of careers are available in many types of organizations — from utilities to governmental institutions and computer equipment companies to consulting engineering firms. Electrical engineers can work with a variety of devices and systems that we use everyday, like batteries, motors, digital circuits, and telecommunications.
Electrical engineers earn a median salary of $101,250 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Average Salary
$75k
Transmission engineers deal with the systems that generate and distribute energy to customers.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Average Salary
$75k
Electrical engineers often work in teams with other engineers to help with the electrical design of various projects such as buildings, cars, and other products.
Education Requirements
Journeyman License
Average Salary
$56k
Electricians oversee and maintain electrical equipment in facilities both residential and commercial. They have to keep records of equipment that has been repaired and be able to read and understand blueprints.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's/Master's Degree
Average Salary
$91k
A public utility engineer works for a utility company that maintains electrical grids for an area. They will analyze safety issues and also complete inspections of electrical equipment. There is a large amount of collaborations with other engineers, policymakers and analysts, and attorneys.
Education Requirements
Associate's Degree
Average Salary
$71k
Field service engineers design, install or repair equipment related to different sectors of the technology world. They preform repair installation duties at a client's home or in a place of business. One needs to have excellent people skills, be able to train clients, and will have good verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Average Salary
$70k
Electronic Manufacturing Engineers support aspects of electronic and mechanical assembly, resolve manufacturing and process issues, and detail product costs and prepare quoting packages. They have strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and can listen and communicate effectively. They should be able to interpret and create electronic schematics and fabrication drawings.
Career salary data provided by: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook handbook and O*NET OnLine.
