Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become an Electrical engineer.
In terms of people already doing this job:
- 70% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
- 23% of people in this role have a Master's degree
- 3% of people in this role have a High school diploma or equivalent
You could do a Level 4 and 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at college before looking for work.
You'll need:
- knowledge of engineering science and technology
- maths knowledge
- knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
- design skills and knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- analytical thinking skills
- persistence and determination
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently