Electrical Design Engineer
Design and develop electrical systems for products or installations.
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- What's it like to be an Electrical Design Engineer?
- How to become an Electrical Design Engineer
- Latest Electrical Design Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Electrical Design Engineers
What's it like to be an Electrical Design Engineer?
Electrical Design Engineers typically oversee the planning and designing of electrical equipment and systems. They tend to work on various projects, such as designing electrical components for high-tech devices, creating electrical layouts for residential or commercial buildings, or improving existing electrical systems. In addition to developing technical plans, Electrical Design Engineers often collaborate with project managers and other engineers to ensure a project is completed accurately and on time. The industries in which they generally work include construction, manufacturing, energy and various types of engineering firms.
Tasks and duties
- Creating and implementing design concepts for electrical systems and products.
- Testing theoretical designs and ensuring functionality and reliability.
- Working in conjunction with other engineers and designers to develop electrical systems.
- Applying electrical theory and related knowledge to design operational machinery, control equipment and circuitry.
- Using computer-aided software to design products and systems.
- Preparing specifications for purchase of electrical equipment and materials.
- Estimating labour or construction costs and developing project schedules.
How to become an Electrical Design Engineer
You can become an Electrical Design Engineer by studying Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. You must also have experience in an engineering discipline relevant to the company for which you’ll work. For example, a car company would look for candidates with a background in automotive engineering.
- An Electrical Engineering graduate is preferred, but employers may consider those with Electronics Engineering, Power Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering degrees, depending on their industry.
- Employers favour those with around five years of experience. Gather experience by applying to junior roles. Take advantage of internships or training programmes like the Graduate Engineer (GE) Training Scheme.
- Consider boosting your qualifications with a Professional Engineer (PE) License or a master’s degree to help you specialise further.
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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 Design Engineer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Electrical Design
Electrical Engineering
Drawing
Schematic Drawings
Pcb Design
Electrical Power Systems
AutoCAD
Diagramming
Electricity Distribution
Electronic Engineering
Bill of Material
Design Review
Power Systems
Circuit Design
Control Systems
Engineering Design
Commissioning
Wiring
Electrical Schematics
Debugging
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