Career questions tagged electricalengineering
Why Electrical Engineering?
Career Paths? Skills? Certifications?
How do I get a head start in electrical engineering?
I'm a college student planning to transfer to a tech institute to study electrical engineering, but how exactly do I manage time and discipline for my career? Which skills should I put into practice, not just for engineering classes but for studying in general? Engineering is no joke after all.
Does college ranking really matter? Purdue vs Northeastern (energy/renewable engineering)
I'm an incoming freshman choosing between Purdue and Northeastern for engineering. I have an Army ROTC scholarship covering full tuition at both schools, so cost is not a factor I'm considering. My career goal is currently in renewable energy and electric grid/storage technology (think grid-scale batteries, renewables, energy storage, not oil/nuclear) I acknowledge Purdue's incredible research opportunities, programs, and longstanding history within the industry. Though Northeastern seems to have somewhat caught up, with lots of partners in the Boston tech hub. Another big factor is location; I really love cities and do not prefer a college town like Purdue (I think). My dad's perspective is that I should be learning the fundamentals and learn from research/projects within the school, rather than focus on a specific field/discipline. But I'm not sure if I completely agree with that. My gut says Northeastern for renewable/electric energy specifically because of the Boston ecosystem and co-op pipeline, but I want to hear from people actually working in the industry: 1. Does the Northeastern vs Purdue distinction actually matter to hiring managers in renewable energy, or do employers in this space care more about co-op experience and skills than school name? 2. For someone targeting grid-scale storage or offshore wind, is Boston actually where the action is, or are there better geographic markets I should be thinking about? 3. How much does location really matter? Purdue has lots of opportunities within, and NEU has outside opportunities. 4. Do employers recognize a harder curriculum and research like Purdue, or real experience at co-ops/internships? Will I get enough experience at NEU coop that it can cover the gap in academics and reputation of Purdue? 5. In terms of alumni network, Purdue has over 600k, while NEU has about 300k total, with 54k within COE. Though is the density of these alumni in the energy industry, since Boston is the leading energy hub? Appreciate any perspective from people in the industry or who've done the military + engineering track.
Will the associates degree I earn in high school actually mean I only have to do two years in college to get my bachelors degree? #Spring26
I will have an associates degree in general studies from CWI when I graduate high school. I am trying to earn a bachelors in electrical engineering.
What are the internship Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Technology Students that will prepare me for the demands of a job after graduation?
I am about to start college in the fall at Purdue, and I am wondering what the options are and the opportunities I can gain from being at a different Engineering firm than my last internship during Highschool. #Spring26
What is the Best Minor if Majoring in Aerospace Engineering?
I am currently a Senior in High School, looking to pursue a higher education in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle in the Fall. I was wondering what minor would best coincide with my intended major? I was thinking Electrical, but none of the classes lined up, and the credits started to get a bit messy.
How do I explore more career path?
I am intrested in engineering and hands on jobs.
What should i do study here in Pakistan to enter in the field of Networking or Telecommunication as a technician or team leader?
( like ccna or comptia+ or BS telecom/Electrical or any other course)
What is the most crucial skill or area of knowledge a student should focus on right now to become a successful Hardware Engineer?
I am currently a student in high school and I am wondering what I need to study now to become succsessful later.
how many years do you have to go to become a robotic engineer ?
I want to become this in the future and i want to know how many years I need to study
What would you say proved to be the most crucial skill to hone when it came to finding research opportunities around the globe relating to biomedical engineering ?
I am currently a high school senior and am interested in finding a way to connect my interests in electrical engineering to medical devices. I also want to look into ways of doing research in my future that provides me with the opportunity of visiting many different places and meeting many different people. More specifically, I want to research more into the realm of Neurotechnology and soft robotics. With the rising applications of AI, I want to find ways to integrate this into these devices to give even more opportunity in improving human cognitive abilities. I also want to research more into how to improve these devices to make them more accessible allowing for even greater rates of improved human autonomy.
How can I, as an aspiring engineer, elevate human innovation rather than diminish it in a frontier being taken over by AI? #Fall25
I am Laura a senior graduating soon hoping to go into electrical engineering. As I go into the field I wanna be ahead of the game. What challenges have you encountered so far in the recent years that I should consider?
What can I do during college and internships to make sure I learn as much as possible and enter my first full-time engineering job as well-prepared and skilled as I can be?
I want to work in chip design, which I know can be complex and competitive. I want to be as prepared as possible.
How early should I begin looking for internships/research opportunities once I begin University?
As an individual planning to major in Electrical Engineering, how early should I begin looking for internships or research opportunities? Making the most of my college experience is preferable, but I'm unsure whether such opportunities are available to first year students. Should I focus on building foundational skills before applying?
Do you think it is more beneficial to participate in a co-op or an internship for engineering degrees?
I am a high school senior interested in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Would Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering be the best fit for me?
I am interested in engineering and I want to stay close to the trades. (to be clear what I mean by the trades are the skilled construction trades like carpentry, electrical, and plumbing). I enjoy working with moving parts like with power tools, I like doing electrical wiring work, and I am interested in overseeing construction projects. According to my research I would enjoy doing something in each of the engineering categories above. Which one would allow me to be involved in the construction trades in a useful way?
How do I find proffessors to email for research?
I'm currently a rising Junior in highschool looking for ways to email professors for research oppurtunities(interested in electrical engineering/maching learning) and I was wondering how to find professors who are currently doing labs, or should I just email professors from these fields and in my email say "If there is currently a lab available I would be interested in doing any sort of work to get hands on experience" or something like this?
How can I have both music and Electrical Engineering in my career?
I'm very passionate about music and plan to get a degree in electrical engineering. In what ways do people combine these two for their career? #Spring25
What college should I commit to ?
My options are: Santa Clara University (civil engineering), Loyola Marymount (civil engineering), UCSC (electrical engineering), CU Boulder (environmental engineering), CSU Fullerton (electrical engineering), and CSU Long Beach (environmental engineering). I want to go into environmental technology long-term and have whichever program I do now prepare me well for a masters program. I would appreciate some input!
What skills are necessary to become an engineer?
i want to go to college after high school. I want to study electrical engineering. i would like to know how the process is going to be like when I start college.
types of engineering jobs ?
types of engineering jobs
Fields in Engineering.
If my main strengths are math, chemistry, and physics and I am interested in Engineering, what fields could I look into?
how do i be prepared for my first electrical job?
how else can i be ready for the first electrical engineering job
I'm currently studying ND: Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), where can I get a job preparing me for my Practice 1&2?
I'm currently studying ND: Electrical Engineering (Power Systems). If all goes well I will be doing my P1&P2 (in-serve/intern) next year. #engineer #electrical #electricalengineer #electricalengineering #intern #in-serve #internship #practice1 #noexperience #technology #power #powersystems
What technical skills should I start building for electrical engineering?
#engineering #electricalengineering #programming #computers
Undergrad engineering vs Grad engineering?
Hi all, I plan to enter Graduate study for Mechanical Engineering next fall and I just want to know, what are the differences (and even similarities) between the undergraduate and graduate levels in engineering? How should I prepare myself to know what to expect? Thanks. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #mechanical #engineer #civil-engineering #electricalengineering #computerengineering #graduateschool #gradschool #undergrad #engineeringstudent #masters #technology
How to Structure and Write a great Statement of Purpose for Graduate School?
Hi, I am a mechanical engineering senior interested in applying for grad school for next fall. I understand that schools want a statement of purpose/essay detailing why I want to apply for the program, my interests, my experience, etc. I'm interested in design and manufacturing engineering and I have research experience from my current school, but I'm just not sure how to put it all together. #graduate-school #engineering #college #mechanicalengineering #manufacturingengineering #additivemanufacturing #design #designengineering #programming #engineer #graduatelevel #highereducation #electricalengineering #computerengineering #civil-engineering
Are there any engineering/programming jobs that use Arduino?
As a rising mechanical engineering graduate with an interest in programming, I want to know if there's any jobs out there that seriously focus on Arduino, or any kind of mechanical engineering jobs that use any programming languages at all. Thanks! #engineer #engineering #programming #career #electricalengineering #mechanicalengineering #computerengineering #mechanicalengineer #Arduino #c #c++ #python #mechatronics #controlsystems #computer-science #computer #technology
Is Electrical Engineering worth it?
Is the pay for this program decent? What is the future employment outlook in 15 years? #engineering #electricalengineering
Is Electrical Engineering a diverse field of study?
Can I switch fields of study with this program? Can I pursue electrical engineering, but then switch to the computer engineering field post graduation? #engineering #electricalengineering #computerengineering