Electrical Engineers

An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.

About this Career

Average Salary

£45,958

New workers start at around £29,944. Normal pay is £45,958 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £69,135

Annual Openings

45

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor the performance and safety of electrical assemblies and systems.
  • Ensures that manufacture, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and contractual arrangements.
  • Determines and specifies manufacturing methods of electrical systems.
  • Supervises, controls and monitors the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems.
  • Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in electrical engineering.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 81%
Active Learning 78%
Critical Thinking 77%
Mathematics 74%
Monitoring 73%
Science 72%
Learning Strategies 72%
Active Listening 72%
Writing 66%
Speaking 62%