Electrical Engineer

Background

Electrical engineers design, develop, and test electrical equipment and systems. They work on everything from power generation and distribution to electronics in phones and computers. Their day-to-day work involves using computer software to design circuits, running tests to check if systems work safely, and solving problems when things don't perform as expected.

Similar Roles

Electronics Engineer

Lessons to help you on this path

An introduction to Electricity

Next Step Roles

Senior Electrical Engineer→Engineering Manager→Principal Engineer→Technical Director

Publications

IEEE SpectrumElectronics Weekly

Books

The Art of ElectronicsMake: ElectronicsElectrical Engineering 101

Movies

The Current WarHidden Figures

Key Figures

Nikola TeslaThomas EdisonElon MuskGrace Hopper

Classification

SIC Code8711, 87119905The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference621.3, 333.794For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Electrical TechnicianPower EngineerElectronics EngineerElectrical Designer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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