Career questions tagged electrical-engineering


would it be more worth it to get a CDL or certification for electrical
What would be more worth it. general contracting and electrical, or general contracting and CDL?

What is it like working for a trade union?
I am looking into joining an electrical trade union, what is it like? Is it uncompromising? Beneficial? Superior to alternatives? etc

How difficult is it to be a residential wireman?
i.e. Is there complicated math? Are tasks difficult to understand? Is it difficult to navigate the home? etc

What is a typical workday for a residential wireman?
Looking into this career path

do you need to carry a lot of heavy stuff to be an electrician?
whats heavy stuff do you have to carry?

Help me find STEM Related virtual internship programs that I could apply to at the age of 15 ?
I'm looking to do internships online , through linkedin remote, please recommend me some internship programs that I could apply online that help benefit me in the STEM field ?

How do engineers use principles of physics and mathematics to design and optimize complex systems in fields like mechanical or electrical engineering?
How do engineers use principles of physics and mathematics to design and optimize complex systems in fields like mechanical or electrical engineering?

Is there a certain time limit on completing a job as an electrician and if there is what is the usual time limit?
I'm a 10th grader and I'm interested in electrical work.

Where should I email or contact for engineering internships or shadowing in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
I am a 10th-grade student very invested in STEM, primarily engineering passion. I am a part of the Vex Robotics program and was to find anyone I could shadow to explore my passions further. I am extremely interested in aerospace engineering and have difficulty finding anyone of that genre in my area. A business or even specific people would be very helpful! Thank you!

Would I be at a disadvantage being a woman in this field?
I worry that wanting to go into a STEM based career I will be at a disadvantage as a woman is this something I should worry about?

Careers in Academia vs Industry?
Hello all! Recently, my professor asked me if I've ever considered a career in academia after reading one of my essays... which made me wonder what academia is and what the experience is like (beyond getting a PhD). I'm not sure what I want to do with my life, I like computer engineering (the idea of building something like a robot, etc), but I also really like forensic studies and the topics. I'm a third year student in university. So, here are my questions: If you're in academia, why do you pick it? What's something you wish you knew before starting? Would you work in industry? What are pros and cons of your job? If you're in industry, why do you pick it? What's something you wish you knew? Would you work in academia? What are pros and cons of your job?

I was wondering if theyre are any summer internships in lorain county Ohio that I could take as a sophomore in highschool, if not when can I?
I am a 16 year old white male currently in my sophomore year of highschool. I would say that I am somewhat good at math, communication, writing, and problem solving.

What do you do on a daily basis as an electrician and is it hard?
Im in 10th grade and interesresred in trade jobs and will like to know what some of them are like.

How can I decide on fully committing to a career in electrical engineering?
Im a junior in high school and im still undecisive in what i want to major in. However, ive been thinking about electrical engineering because it involves math which is my strongest subject.

Which companies have the best jobs for electrician
What are some good companies in San Jose for electricians and what are their ratings?

What skills are most important in becoming an electrical engineer?
I have recently been considering studying to become an electrical engineer. I was wondering what the career would consist of and what skills I would need to pursue a position in the field.

If you could have done another career/job what would you choose?
I want to be an electrician.

What would you do differently if you had to start over with your career?
I want to be an electrition.

What is the Daily experience of someone within the Electrician or Electrical engineering field?
What is the hardest part of the job, what's the easiest? What can it pay and what certifications do you need? Is it stressful?

what is the annual salary for an electrician?
i like doing electrical installations

What business major would best complement an electrical engineering degree?
As a first-year dual degree student in engineering and business, currently planning to pursue electrical engineering but not choosing my engineering major until second year and my business concentration until third year.

How can I find a Professional Electrical Engineer to interview?
I'm doing an assignment to get to know a person in the field of the career I'm going for so if a professional engineer can interview specifically in the electrical engineer career pathway

I think I'm thinking of doing some job as an aircraft mechanic but would it be good to be that?
What do you think of this job I would like to because I like to fix things and I like that type of work but I don't know I think I need to think a little more

Hey guys. This is Amirhossein. And Amirhossein loves to be a CEO or making startups which are combination of: technology,medical,cars,machines,...(haven't decided yet) I live in iran and I have to choose my major for B.S. The good point is that I am in top 100 students of iran but the bad point is that I can't decide between EE,CS & Industrial engineering. Why industrial? Cause I think I can learn communication and management skills and that helps me a lot for being a CEO or making startups ,factories and sth like that. Honestly I'm confused about these 3. I had an idea to start with B.S in industrial engineering and continue my path with M.S in CS. I DON'T KNOW. Would you please help me through this. It means a lot to me.
Industrial engineering or CS or EE

How can I be an electrician ?
I want to be an electrician because I like to fix things like tv’s or little arc cars. I also like to help people out and I think I would love this job.

What could I do without a degree to become a successful electrician?
im not very wealthy or knowledgeable but I need a good career for my future

What type of electronics will I have to repair?
What machines am I going to use? Who am I going to work with? What type of circuits will I have to deal with? What type of electronics will I have to repair?

I'm Looking To learn more about Aerospace Engineering
I'm currently a student at Job Corps in NH and am looking to help design the next generation of Aircraft and space exploration rockets for the United States. I'm taking Adv. manufacturing where my Teacher was a defense contractor and is very knowledgeable about aerospace engineering and has been very informative about the concepts I had a good grasp on but needed more in-depth info on, I want to work in this field because it's my passion. I know I need at least a bachelor's degree and with scholarships I can easily get that done, but from there I do not know where to go, where would I start looking for work? What skills should I continue to develop or start developing now? Where should I consider living for the best chance of being hired? If anyone is willing to help me figure out more on this field and how would be best to get into it I would be very grateful, nonetheless thank you very much for reading this post