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As an electrical engineer, you’ll be involved in the building, managing and maintaining of electrical equipment, goods and systems. Opportunities are available in many sectors. Read our career guide to learn more about the job and what you should study at uni to become an electrical engineer.
You could work in several industries and be based in different locations like workshops, production plants, offices or factories. There are also good opportunities to work abroad, especially in industry sectors like oil and petroleum. Often, you’ll be part of a project team including engineers, technicians, manufacturers and marketing staff.
Your main responsibilities will depend on the project you’re working on but you’ll mainly be in charge of making sure electrical equipment and systems are correctly built, installed and tested. If there are any electrical issues, you’ll be expected to fix them. On the whole, it’s a hands-on job involving problem-solving, which makes this a very satisfying career.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for an electrical engineer in the UK is £48,360. Graduates start at around £31,500.
UK-based travel in this role is common as you may have to complete work in various places. You’ll likely only need to travel abroad if you have a major client who is based overseas unless you work for a foreign organisation.
Other than certain administrative tasks, it’s unlikely that you’ll do any work from home. This is because most of your work will happen on-site.
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