As an electrical engineer, you could:
You could work in a factory, at a power station, in a workshop, at a research facility or in an office.
Your working environment may be at height.
Many courses and apprenticeships aimed at specific industries, such as aerospace, energy and defence, include electrical engineering as part of their training. It's worth looking into these as another route to becoming a qualified electrical engineer.
You can find more details about careers in the electrical industry from The Institution of Engineering and Technology and Electrical Careers.
You can do a foundation degree or degree in electrical or electronic engineering. You may also be able to get into this career with a degree in:
Look out for courses that offer work experience opportunities during your studies, such as:
These can give you an advantage when applying for jobs or graduate training schemes. Your university careers service can help you to find opportunities.
You'll usually need:
You could do a higher national certificate or diploma in electrical and electronic engineering at college before looking for a trainee engineer position with a company.
You'll usually need:
You could apply for a place on an apprenticeship, for example:
These apprenticeships take up to 5 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an electrical engineering technician and do training on the job to become an engineer.
You can apply for jobs if you've got qualifications and several years' experience in a related area of engineering, for example electronics or power generation.
You'll need:
You can work in many different industries, from power and renewable energy to transport, construction and manufacturing.
You can improve your career prospects through professional registration .
Registration can lead to senior roles in:
You could also teach in higher or further education.
