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Careers in Curriculum

Trust Career Adviser

Part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

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What is Electrical and Electronic Engineering?

What do Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates do?

The top ten jobs for electronic and electrical engineering graduates include engineering professionals (33%), IT professionals (15%), electrical and electronic trades (4%), science, engineering and production technicians (3%), metal machining, fitting and instrument making trades (2%), IT technicians (2%), sales, marketing and related associate professionals (1%), business, research and administrative professionals (1%) and senior officers in protective services (1%).

Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a Career

Typical Employers

Electronic and electrical engineers are highly employable and can find work in many areas, including:

Jobs related to a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree

Job profile examples including Labour Market Information click on links below:

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

£20,000 to £60,000

Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378 (source Office for National Statistics)

35 to 40 a week

You could work: evenings; occasionally

Will increase by 3% in the future

There will be 3% more Electrical engineering jobs in 2026.

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

carry out feasibility studies for new technical developments
draw up project plans and circuit diagrams using computer-assisted engineering and design software
estimate costs and project timings
coordinate the work of technicians and craftspeople
test installations and systems, and analyse test data
make sure projects meet safety regulations
oversee inspection and maintenance programmes
attend meetings, write reports and give presentations

Studying a Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree develops transferable skills in:

the ability to use specialist knowledge creatively and innovatively to solve problems
pragmatism and practicality to turn a concept into reality
effective communication (spoken and written)
good team working
project and time management
a professional approach and ability to work to an ethical code of conduct.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering