Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
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Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if someone could please advise me on whether or not I should make a career change. I am a 49 year old electrical contractor and have run my own company during the last 19 - years in central NC. The electrical industry has slowed down considerably so I need to make a career change.
Would it be a good idea to go to a 4-year college and pursue a degree in EE? Is the job outlook good in this field?
Thank you for your help with this topic.
Jim
I was wondering if someone could please advise me on whether or not I should make a career change. I am a 49 year old electrical contractor and have run my own company during the last 19 - years in central NC. The electrical industry has slowed down considerably so I need to make a career change.
Would it be a good idea to go to a 4-year college and pursue a degree in EE? Is the job outlook good in this field?
Thank you for your help with this topic.
Jim






RE: Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
Depending on your experience, power systems testing, maintenance and commissioning are great fields, although travel is required. Most of the training is OTJ with a lot of self study required.
Perhaps you could also parlay your skills in cell phone tower construction. I hear this industry is also booming.
RE: Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
Another option may be architectural engineering. These programs are not very technical, but provide a broad background in many disciplines. It may or may not be adequate preparation for the MSEE.
Right now things are not so good in my area (central U.S.). Lots of lay-offs these days. By the time you finish your degree, hopefully things will be different.
Alan
"The engineer's first problem in any design situation is to discover what the problem really is." Unk.
RE: Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
Thanks,
Jim
RE: Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
When living in the UK they did actually define electricians as "Electrical Engineers" which made it very annoying when job searching.
I cannot really comment on teh job market in the US as im from Australia. But down here they pay REALLY well for Electrical/Power Engineers and there is always a job demand for them, especially if you're willing to work in the Mining Industry.
In the undergrad i did, the last year of the 4 year degree, you learn about power systems, power qaulity etc and are required to work in the industry as well.
Hope this helps...
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Alan
"The engineer's first problem in any design situation is to discover what the problem really is." Unk.
RE: Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
RE: Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers
I also agree with alehman, having experience as a electrician would stand you in good stead for a career as an engineer.
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I am just saying from my experience of people completing a bachelors at my university 95% of them went into the HV power sector.