1. Electrical Engineer
An electrical engineer is the one who designs, develops, and supervises the production of
equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems that rely on electricity to work. The electrical
engineer works with items like circuits, transformers, wiring, and electrical parts to meet
project specifications and project deadlines. They are involved with all aspects of a project,
from start to finish, often acting not only as the creative lead, but as the team leader as well.
What qualifications do Electrical Engineers need?
Electrical engineers must have a bachelor’s degree with study in a broad range of subjects
that focus not only on electronics and design, but on communication, mathematics, the arts,
computer science, general business management, and physics. A graduate degree is highly
recommended for the electrical engineer with leadership aspirations. An electrical engineer
must have analytical ability and also the ability to work both independently and in a team
environment. Particularly important are advanced computer skills and project management
skills, including management of multiple projects. Those who plan to teach at the university
level or work in research must have a PhD.
What type of tasks is involved with Electrical
Engineering?
Electrical engineers are creators, planners, designers, and managers. They work with
products like restaurant equipment, electronics, industrial equipment, communications
systems, weapons, and power. In any one day, an electrical engineer might do all of these
tasks at the same time. Electrical engineers can rely on the following tasks being included in
their job description at some point in their career:
• Anticipate and identify a customers needs and translate them into design specifications
• Build prototypes
• Manage multiple projects
• Supervise the budgeting, testing, and releasing of equipment into the marketplace.
• Identify and monitor project milestones
• Communicate equipment performance expectations to suppliers including quality,
performance, manufacturing, capacity, system fit and life cycle costs
• Supervise construction plans and specifications and draw up contracts
• Design and produce drawings of electrical systems
• Using computer-assisted design software
• Select and recommend materials
• Write performance requirements, instructions, and reports
• Develop maintenance schedules
• Work in a problem solving capacity

2. Are there any areas of specialization?
Electrical engineers have many specialties available to them. Below, are just a few of the
many opportunities within the field of electrical engineering:
• Maintenance
• Energy and power
• Electricity
• Metals and materials
• Telecommunications
• Radar and navigation systems
• Lighting
• Technology
• Robotics
• Computers
• Utilities
• Automation
• Architecture
Who employs Electrical Engineers?
Electrical engineers are hired in professional environments, science, healthcare,
communications, industry, and in technology based companies. Examples of companies that
hire electrical engineers include: Ford Motor Company, Sony, Philips, Microsoft, and
Armstrong World Industries.
Compiled By
Shyamakant Shandilay
B.Tech , Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Project Co -Ordinator in a2z Solutions Ltd, New Delhi
India.