Engineering
Electronics Engineer
Designs circuits, embedded hardware, and electronic devices, working at the level of chips, boards, and signal processing rather than large power systems.
TechnicalResearch HeavyStem
Engineering
Electrical Engineer
Designs and develops electrical systems and equipment, from power distribution networks to circuits inside consumer and industrial devices.
Also known as: Power Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Designs electrical circuits, power systems, and equipment, working out wiring layouts, load calculations, and protection schemes. Uses simulation and design software to model circuits before building and testing prototypes, and applies relevant electrical safety and regulatory standards throughout the design process.
Typical work environment
A mix of office-based design work and on-site work at installations, substations, or manufacturing facilities, often within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Typical entry point
Entry-level or graduate electrical engineer in a power utility, manufacturing, construction, or engineering consultancy firm
Relevant subjects
Core
MathematicsPhysics
Relevant interests
Core
ElectronicsEnergy
Also relevant
Machines
Useful skills
Electronics· AdvancedProblem solving· AdvancedAnalytical thinking· IntermediateCAD· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Electrical EngineeringPrimary route
Master's degree—Electrical EngineeringCommon route
Bachelor's degree—Energy EngineeringAlternative route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
High job securityGood international mobilityDeep technical specialisation
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
EnergyManufacturingConstruction
Tags
STEMTechnicalRegulated profession
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