Electrical Engineering

BY JESUS RUIZ
 Electrical Engineering
• It is one of the newer and most recently developed fields of engineering
there is, dating back to the 19th century.
• An electrical engineer designs and develops new electrical systems,
solves problems, and tests equipment.
• They study and apply physics and mathematics of electricity,
electromagnetism, and electronics. Dealing with all things relating to the
technology of electricity, these engineers work on a wide range of
components from extremely little micro chips to enormous huge power
stations.
Education and Training
• At the lowest point of education you can have and get a regular
job, is bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a ABET
program, taking courses in engineering math, electronics circuits,
electromagnetic fields and waves and digital signal processing.
• Also, having some type of training in the field would be included.
• Undergraduate preparing in high school would be considered as
taking courses as drafting, physics, trigonometry, and calculus. If
you go for a master degree, you’re able to work in research and
develop or as a university instructor.
Skills and knowledge
NEED TO HAVE:
• Knowledge of electronics
• Knowledge of circuit theory, heavy current or power
electrical engineering and other electrical principles
• An understanding of the equipment and safe practices
associated with electrical engineering
• Knowledge of the laws, resource management and
industry standards that apply to electrical engineering
• Design and drawing skills, including knowledge of
computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Best schools for Electrical Engineering
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Stanford University
• University of California Berkeley
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Cornell University
• University of Michigan
Responsibilities
• Planning and designing power stations and power
generation equipment.
• Determining the type and arrangement of circuits,
transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other
equipment.
• Developing products such as electric motors,
components, equipment and appliances.
• Interpreting specifications, drawings, standards and
regulations relating to electric power equipment and
use.
Responsibilities cont.
• Organizing and managing resources used in the supply of electrical
components, machines, appliances and equipment.
• Establishing delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear,
cables and fittings.
• Supervising the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission
and distribution systems and industrial plants.
• Designing and installing control and signalling equipment for road, rail and
air traffic.
• May specialise in research in areas such as power generation and
transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry
and control systems.
Demographic Info
• Electrical Engineers earn an average yearly salary of $89,898. Salaries
typically start from $48,991 and go up to $139,279.
• https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/electrical-engineer/salary/#salary-
by-state
• Electrical Engineering is most common in Georgia because of all the
industries, enterprises, and architectural firms we have here and all the new
job openings.
Typical Worker
• The typical age for engineers 39 years old.
• Main Gender for electrical engineers is male.
• Main race for them is white.
Advantages
• Some benefits for electrical engineers include health
insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacations.
• Other advantages would be government benefits for
those working for the military or government.
• Many working in the field can be self-employed.
• Salary according to state.
Disadvantages
• This career is very time consuming and involves a very
busy, unplanned-out schedule.
• There aren’t many jobs in small towns for engineers so
you’ll have to in big cities.
People who shouldn’t have this job
• People who aren’t accurate and safety conscious
shouldn’t have this job.
• Anyone who doesn’t like math because it involves a lot
of it.
• You need to be ready for hands on work.
• You need to be able to work with a team so no solo
acting people.
Interview with Errol Thomas
• What is a typical day like for you? Sometimes challenging and
always rewarding because do stuff and see the outcome in
the end.
• What do you like most about your work? Solving real-life
problems.
• what type of problems do you deal with? Equipment failing
half the time.
• How does your job affect your lifestyle? It makes life better and
makes me see life in a whole different perspective
• what career fields should i look into? Computer engineering
and communication engineering because they go together in
the field.
• How did you become interested in this career? Out of
curiousity, to see how things work.
Interview with Errol Thomas
• How do most people get into this job, is it a entry level job?
Most people get work experience, schooling, and training
experience.
• What least do you like about your work? There is nothing I
don’t like about my work.
• When you did start this job? 20 years old
• What traits do you need to have for this job? Focus and
dedication
Alexander Graham Bell
• As electrical engineering began to become a discipline, he was one
of the first great pioneers to start in electricity and work on the
telegraph.
• LIve through 1847- 1922
• In 1874, he invented the first voice transmitting device that can send
voice messages to people back and forth.
• Later on in 1876, he would invent the first actual telephone.
• Bell would later on have his own company known as Bell telephone.
Reflection
• My thoughts are that it’s an amazing career for anyone
who wants to discover new things and have a
professionalism within technology, having a wide range
of options to work with.
• It gives me a new perspective on on how this career
takes place in real life situations.
• I feel as this career could be for me or at least, an option.
• I will continue to find more about this career pathway
because it interests me and help real-life problems.
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