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Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment.
You could work: evenings; occasionally
Your day-to-day tasks will depend on the industry you're in. 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.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree in electrical or electronic engineering. You may also be able to get into this career with a degree in:
You'll usually need:
You could do a Level 4 and 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at college before looking for work.
You'll usually need:
Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:
These apprenticeships typically take between 4 and 6 years to complete.
You could start on an engineering technician apprenticeship and work your way up to qualified engineer.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an electrical engineering technician and do training on the job to qualify as 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.
You'll need to:
You can find more details about careers and training from Electrical Careers and The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
You could work in different industries, from power and renewable energy to transport, construction and manufacturing.
You can improve your career prospects with incorporated or chartered engineer status. Chartered status can help you move into electrical design and project management roles, specialise in a particular field, or work as an engineering consultant. The Engineering Council have further details on how to become a chartered engineer.
You could also teach in a further education college.
Find out more about teaching in further education from Teach in further education.