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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.
In general, there’s no set career path when it comes to being an electrical engineer. Factors like your chosen specialism and amount of experience will impact your career progression.
You might start out as a junior electrical engineer before gaining a few years of experience and looking for more senior positions. With enough experience, you may then look to progress into project management or academics, for example.
Self-employment is also a viable option once you’ve built a solid reputation. You could become a freelance consultant for instance.
Professional development often comes in the form of training which varies depending on your employer.
Large organisations offer graduate training schemes that are great for early professional development. It’s also common for engineers to work towards professional status like incorporated engineer (IEng) or chartered engineer (CEng).
Professional organisations you could join include the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Engineering Council.
Use our Career Matcher to see which industries and roles align best with your interests.
