B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
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Hello,
I would like to know everyone's opinion (preferably from those with hiring or first hand experience) regarding my chances of employment as an electrical engineer in the power industry, primarily with electric utility companies.
I received my B.Sc. in Physics from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and I am finishing the last semester of my M.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering degree from RWTH Aachen University located in Aachen, Germany.
My worry is that it will be difficult finding a job because I haven't graduated from an accredited ABET degree engineering program. I'm also worried employers will look down or be weary about my degree from abroad, even though it is a highly regarded University here in Germany and Europe.
I currently have about two years previous internship experience in electrical engineering, however not specifically in the power industry. I am now applying for internship and entry-level positions.
I would appreciate any feedback, positive or negative. Thanks.
I would like to know everyone's opinion (preferably from those with hiring or first hand experience) regarding my chances of employment as an electrical engineer in the power industry, primarily with electric utility companies.
I received my B.Sc. in Physics from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and I am finishing the last semester of my M.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering degree from RWTH Aachen University located in Aachen, Germany.
My worry is that it will be difficult finding a job because I haven't graduated from an accredited ABET degree engineering program. I'm also worried employers will look down or be weary about my degree from abroad, even though it is a highly regarded University here in Germany and Europe.
I currently have about two years previous internship experience in electrical engineering, however not specifically in the power industry. I am now applying for internship and entry-level positions.
I would appreciate any feedback, positive or negative. Thanks.






RE: B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
RE: B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
RE: B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
RE: B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
Maybe an easier way is go ahead and take the EIT (or whatever they call it) right now and report that result in your resume as soon as it's available
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RE: B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
As previously mentioned, you will be more competitive if you earn your EIT/EI and are already on the path toward getting your PE. Also, you shouldn't be looking for internships or co-ops since you're no longer going to be a student. Look for a permanent position. The power industry has been screaming that there'll be a shortage of qualified power engineers over the next few years, and members of industry and the DOE have been putting money into power engineering education here in the U.S.
Be sure to network. It helps you get your foot in the door. I got my current engineering position by attending a professional society meeting the month after I graduated and asking if anyone was hiring. I was through the hiring process and working within a few weeks.
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