7th Grade Career Exploration Module
Career Focus:
Electrical Engineer
Occupation
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What they do
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They design, test, and improve electronics
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They contribute to the development of
telecommunication systems, global positioning
systems, and electric power generation
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They manage large projects – meeting with clients,
preparing budgets, determining schedules, and
managing teams of other engineers or technicians
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Knowledge
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They must know physics, technology, and
mathematics
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They must understand the practical application of
engineering, design, and technology
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They must have a working knowledge of computer
components, electronics, and machines
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Skills
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They need to have good writing skills to
communicate their designs to their bosses, clients,
and co-workers
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They must have the ability to problem-solve
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They must have good time management skills to
make sure that the project is progressing on the
correct schedule
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Tools they use
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They use computer aided design (CAD) software to
design circuits and other parts of electronic objects
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They use resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors,
and inductors to make circuits
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They use oscilloscopes to observe and measure the
wave shapes of electrical signals
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Working conditions
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Most jobs are 40 hours a week in an office
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If there is a deadline or a problem with a job, an
Electrical Engineer will have to work longer hours in
the evenings or on the weekends
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Sometimes the jobs can become stressful, and the
Electrical Engineer needs to be able to remain calm
and use problem-solving skills
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Training required
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Most Electrical Engineering jobs require a
bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a
graduate degree in electrical engineering
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Some companies require beginning Electrical
Engineers to work with someone with experience or
take additional courses or workshops
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Some engineering positions require certifications in
their field
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They work for
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Automobile and aircraft manufacturers
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Manufacturers of electrical equipment
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Communications and navigation companies
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Income
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The average income for an Electrical Engineer is
between $52,990 and $102,520 per year
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The top 10% earn more than $125,810
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The Electrical Engineers are not expected to see
much employment change over the next decade
because of competition from other countries
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