Electrical Engineer Career

2 days ago

Dublin, Ireland aroj.com Full time

As an electrical engineer you will be responsible for designing and maintaining electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. You can work in a variety of areas including:

Building and manufacturing of plant and machinery

Power distribution, diffusion and invention

Renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric, solar paneling and wind turbines

Transportation networks including rail electrification

Building services such as heating, ventilation, lighting and lift systems

Responsibilities
Your duties and responsibilities can include:

Using computer‑aided engineering and drawing software for task planning

Calculating project timescales and costs

Participating in meetings, delivering presentations and preparing reports

Supervising maintenance and inspection programmes

Ensuring projects meet safety regulations

Organising the work of craftsmen and technicians

Testing systems and analysing test data

Evaluating viability of emerging technologies

You will generally work with experts such as engineering technicians, architects, IT staff and civil engineers on projects.

Qualifications, Education and Experience
Electrical engineers should hold a degree, HNC, HND, BTEC, or a degree in electronic and electrical engineering. Other relevant subjects include mechanical engineering, building service engineering, applied physics, aeronautical engineering and mechatronics.

With a degree in a relevant subject, you can join a company's Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme.

Training Details
It is necessary to continue building knowledge and skills throughout your career via continuing professional development (CPD). You can progress towards chartered or incorporated status by registering with the appropriate professional body and applying to the Engineering Council. As an incorporated engineer you will focus on everyday management of engineering operations, while at chartered level you will undertake research, innovation, planning and management strategy.

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to analyse complex problems

Strong science, mathematics and IT skills

Clear communication of design concepts

Excellent communication and decision‑making skills

Ability to work both in teams and independently

Familiarity with electrical health and safety regulations

Budgetary management skills

Superior management abilities

Salary and Other Benefits

Graduate engineers: £22,000 – £25,000 per annum

Skilled incorporated engineers: £29,000 – £40,000 per annum

Chartered electrical engineers: £41,000 – £50,000 per annum

Working Conditions
You will normally work 38 to 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime to meet deadlines. Your workplace may be a workshop, production plant, office, power station, factory or research facility.

Opportunities
Typical employers include manufacturers, local authorities, armed forces, public utilities, IT companies and research & development firms. With experience you can specialise in research and development, project management or consultancy, and may have international opportunities.

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