Electrical Engineer
Supervise the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and supply systems.
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- What's it like to be an Electrical Engineer?
- How to become an Electrical Engineer
- Latest Electrical Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Electrical Engineers
- Electrical Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be an Electrical Engineer?
Electrical Engineers are in charge of the electrical equipment at power plants and industrial plants, as well as on watercraft and electric locomotives. They manufacture and maintain electrical supply and utilization equipment such as power transformers, generators, and switchboards. They also lend their expertise in the sale and distribution of equipment and systems.
Tasks and duties
- Advising employees on electrical engineering requirements.
- Investigating electrical engineering issues.
- Evaluating cost requirements and service needs.
- Designing and preparing plans for power plants, systems, and power distribution.
- Supervising the building, installation, testing and commissioning of power plants, substations, transmission lines, and industrial plants.
- Supervising the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
How to become an Electrical Engineer
An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering is required to work as an Electrical Engineer. You will also need a valid Certificate of Registration and professional license issued by the Board of Electrical Engineering.
- Complete a bachelor degree in electrical engineering.
- Apply for a Certificate of Registration with the Board of Electrical Engineering.
- Pass the Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electrical Engineering under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC). Passing the examination allows you to be a Registered Electrical Engineer.
- Apprentice and gain experience as a Registered Electrical Engineer. Four years or more of active practice allows you to register as a Professional Electrical Engineer.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Electrical Engineer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Electrical Engineering
Electrical Power Systems
Electrical Design
AutoCAD
Electrical Equipment
Installation
Drawing
Commissioning
Electrical Work
Cost Estimation
Safety Standards
Troubleshooting
Diagramming
Preventive Maintenance
Schematic Drawings
Communication Skills
Quality Control
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Technical Aptitude
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Latest Electrical Engineer reviews
Jun 2023
I am grateful with all the persons that I've work with from non-skilled to professionals that made me the Engineer I am today.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Electrical
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsWorking with foreign individuals and learning their culture while working as a team.
The challengesThe micromanaging attitude of my supervisor keeps my focus disrupted.
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