Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Electrical and electronics engineers design, develop, test, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment.
81%
16%
3%
National data for electrical and electronics engineers (SOC 17-2070).
$42,820
$73,360
$102,500
$20.59
$35.27
$49.28
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • have a high school diploma or GED
  • complete at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • be curious and detail-oriented
  • have strong analytical skills
  • be creative

    • Hours

  • Generally work a standard 40-hour week, although big projects may require longer hours
    • ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS will:
  • make technical drawings of the systems and equipment design, develop, and test the technological systems and equipment that people use everyday.
  • Design things from cell phones to power generators
    • ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS frequently:
  • oversee the construction of systems and equipment.
  • During construction, they identify problems and solve them.
  • Are sometimes exposed to sounds and noise levels that might be distracting or uncomfortable
    • It is important that ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS be able to:
  • be sure that work is always done accurately and completely. Errors could seriously endanger people who use the products they design
  • Must meet strict weekly deadlines. This may make the work atmosphere somewhat competitive
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