Career as Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering is a subject that deals with the study of the application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. A student has to learn transmission and generation of electric power, electric circuit design, electronics and instrumentation and control systems. Professional electrical engineers design various electric circuits and equipment to work on large power plants, hardware companies which include designing, manufacturing and operating of various power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, computer chips and ignition systems for automobiles, aircraft, space crafts and all kinds of engines. Electrical Engineering is spread across a range of specialities such as acoustics, speech, signal processing to electromagnetic compatibility, automobiles to vehicular technology, geoscience and remote sensing, laser and electro-optics, robotics, ultra-sonic, ferroelectrics and frequency control.
- About Electrical Engineer :
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- How do I get there?
Job Profile
The job prospects in the power industry/construction are in high demand. One ought to have sound theoretical knowledge of electricity. This job calls for analyzing procedural functions of engineering to do the software encoding.
Some of the common designations offered to Electrical Engineers are Power Engineers, Telecommunication Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Design Engineer, Consultants and as a System Analyst. The job profile includes designing, manufacturing and maintaining engine's flow of power with specialized skills in microelectronics design. Various power plants, motors, the ignition system of automobiles, spacecraft and engines are researched in various ways to compute the cost of manufacture with its related specifications. They prepare, analyze and review reports based on data prepared and provide necessary technical support as and when required. Data needs to be interpreted prepared based on the given documentation. The job of an Electrical Engineer is always hectic, his outdoor activities include a visit to the site if required when on a call.
The job involves meeting with new clients and local authorities about new designs and circuits that are manufactured and when and where it can be implemented in various sectors. The project sometimes includes coordinating with other engineers, scientists, lawyers and technicians, as needed. Sometimes work hours are stretched to meet the project deadline. Often, he/she needs to travel to another city on official work. Staying away from family sometimes is a part of the job, especially when he/she has to go on official trips nationationally and internationally to represent his/her company's project work.
Pros and Cons of Electrical Engineering
Pros:
- It is a rewarding career with well-paid benefits.
- Skills learned in this field can be utilized in other careers.
- Multiple job profiles to blend your expertise.
- Excellent package for overseas engineers.
Cons:
- It requires abilities and knowledge with numbers.
- Risk of hurting yourself with an electrical device.
- Erratic work timings for different designations.
- There is limited employment growth, hence need to update themselves according to generation.
- You will be required to visit remote locations.
Employment Opportunities
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Job Profile |
Top recruiters |
Salary |
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Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Environmental Engineer
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Wipro, Bajaj, Siemens and Microtek, Finolex Cables, Larsen &Toubro, Wipro and Jindal, |
Rs 15,000 to 25,000 PM Rs 35,000 to 50,000 PM Rs 50,000 to 75,000 PM |
Recruiting Companies
Future Growth Prospects and How to get there faster
An engineer, when he takes up a career, can take years to progress at a mid-level position. It depends on many factors such as overall performance, projects deadline and the business environment. Currently, the solar, oil and gas sector is on top.
How do I get there?
Candidates must have passed class 12th in Physics, Chemistry aand Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized school or university or whichever is equivalent. They must also have cleared an entrance examination JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT or GATE for the admission in the required course. Students can pursue ME/M.Tech courses after clearing GATE.
How much does it cost?
What are the Top Colleges where one should be studying to become an Electrical Engineer?
There are quite a few colleges in India that offer excellent
facilities and quality infrastructure for the students. As this is
a relatively new branch, the chances of securing a seat in any of
the top colleges are much more than that of other conventional
forestry streams.
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Rank of college |
Name of college, city |
Programme fees (range) Total fees |
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1 |
IIT- Kharagpur |
B.Tech. – 8.34 lakh |
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2 |
IIT-New Delhi |
B.Tech- 4.47 lakh |
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3 |
IIT-Mumbai |
B.Tech- 8.55 lakh M.Tech-1.32 lakh |
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4 |
IIT-Chennai |
B.Tech- 8.82 lakh |
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5 |
IIT-Kanpur |
B.Tech- 8.27 lakh |
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6 |
VIT-Chennai |
M.Tech-3.16 lakh |
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7 |
KIIT-Bhubaneswar |
M.E/M.Tech-5.51 lakh |
Books and other Study Material
Some of the books that can help enhance one’s knowledge in the
field are listed below.
- Basic electrical engineering-Vincent Del Toro
- Analysis & Design of transimpedance Amplifiers for Optical Receivers-Eduard Sackinger
- Power System Analysis-Hadi Saadat
- Electrical Machine-Transformer & Induction Machine-P.S. Bimbhra
- Power Electronics-Bhimra
What if this career does not work out for me? What are the other options for a person with these credentials?
This is the best career for a candidate, who loves to design new gadgets with changing trends. If this career doesn’t work for you, you can opt for finance, the management or logistics role in the engineering sector or IT field. You can also take up as Faculty in a Junior college or take up work in science journalism and technical publishing.
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