3. In order to become an electrical engineer,
you will need a bachelor’s degree in the field
of engineering. Some even qualify with
natural science or math degrees.
One who is skilled in or has extensive
knowledge in the general field of engineering
has a good chance of being successful in
other fields, too.
4. Thales of Miletus
Democritus
19th century…
5. Oversee project production efforts to Supervise and train project team
assure projects are completed members as necessary.
satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
Design, implement, maintain, and
improve electrical instruments, Direct and coordinate manufacturing,
equipment, facilities, components, construction, installation, maintenance,
products, and systems for commercial,support, documentation, and testing
industrial, and domestic purposes. activities to ensure compliance with
specifications, codes, and customer
Prepare specifications for purchase of requirements.
materials and equipment.
Inspect completed installations and
Perform detailed calculations to compute
observe operations, to ensure
and establish
conformance to design and equipment
manufacturing, construction, and
specifications and compliance with
installation standards and specifications.
operational and safety standards.
Operate computer-assisted engineering
and design software and equipment to
perform engineering tasks. Plan and implement research
Conduct field surveys and study maps, methodology and procedures to apply
graphs, diagrams, and other data to principles of electrical theory to
identify and correct power system engineering projects.
problems.
6. Average salary of electrical engineers in the
USA is around $76,000 per year.
ABB Group
In 2011, ABB commissioned the world’s
largest SVC Light installation in Chile.
ABB also commissioned a SVC Light in Austin,
Texas.
7. Thrasher Electric Certified Electrician
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Mr.Electric of Atlanta
Located in Woodstock, GA
Woodstock Electric Inc.
Located in Woodstock, GA
8. PCB Layout Engineer- They deal with schematics, PCB (printed circuit board)
layout, testing, and verification. They must have experience with electromagnetic
transmission lines. $50,000-80,000
Electrical Product Engineer- They will create, refine, and record the controls and
electrical systems of the products made, as well as working on existing projects.
$45,000-65,000
AV Project Engineer- They prepare CAD system drawings, program DSP, design AV
computer control systems, as well as inspecting, testing, and working at job sites.
$40,000-80,000
Substation Project Manager- (more experienced job, particularly in high voltage
power generation.) They are project planners, budgeters, schedulers, and people who
oversee, or help control projects and what goes on. They need to be good with
communicating, good problem solvers, and have a lot of knowledge when it comes to
engineering processes and principles. $95,000-125,000
Electrical Engineer- They design and build automation equipment, different systems,
and need to have knowledge and use in Excel, Electrical CAD and Auto CAD
software. $65,000-140,000
Installation/Commission Engineer - They visit the sites where they install and test
equipment, like control panels, refrigeration and mechanical systems, and
instrumentation. Approx. $50,000-80,000
9. INP North
America Inc
Vindon
Scientific USA
Drinkard
Engineering
Spencer Bristol
Engineering
Prime
Engineering Inc.
Allison-Smith
Continental Company
DataGraphics
