Electrical

Electrical engineers are involved in the generation, production, transmission, distribution and application of electrical energy: the electricity that lights our homes, helps us cook our food, and powers our machinery. They also make very important contributions to telecommunications, television and computer technology.

Examples: 

Electrical engineers design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems involved in electricity generation and supply.

Electrical engineers may:

  • Plan and design power stations;
  • Develop electrical distribution grids for towns and cities;
  • Create new technologies such as hand-cranked radios for use in areas where there may not be any electricity.
In your community: 

Electricity is considered part of the basic infrastructure for a community. It helps to power water filtration, run businesses and bring heat to homes and schools. As an electrical engineer you could make sure the people in your community have access to the power they need to go about their daily lives.

Aptitude: 

If you like...

  • Problem solving
  • Being creative
  • Working with tools
  • Helping the environment

...you might enjoy Electrical Engineering

Universities: 

If you want to study Electrical Engineering you can go to the following universities:

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