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Electrical Engineer
An Electrical Engineer connects wind turbines to the power grid and hydrogen to storage systems. They help design, develop and maintain electrical systems and equipment, encompassing everything from power grids and telecommunications to consumer electronics and renewable energy technologies.
Key Responsibilities
• Designing electrical systems: developing and designing electrical systems, circuits and components
• Testing and troubleshooting: Conducting tests on electrical equipment and systems to ensure they function properly and meet safety standards
• Project management: overseeing projects from the conceptual design phase through construction and implementation
• Research and development: innovating new technologies or improving existing electrical systems and conducting research to advance technologies in energy
• Safety compliance: ensuring electrical systems and equipment meet industry standards and comply with safety regulations
• Energy Management: optimising energy use and promoting energy efficient systems and advising on renewable energy solutions
• Documentation and reporting: creating detailed technical documentation, including, reports, and specifications for electrical systems and projects
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
• Technical knowledge: have up-to-date sector and technical knowledge
Project management
• Multi-task: there may be multiple tasks that you have to conduct at once
• Problem solving: having an analytical and problem-solving approach to work is essential
• Communication skills: oral and written communication skills to make technical information easy to understand for non-technical audiences
• Flexibility: in order to adapt to evolving technologies
• Planning and organisational skills: time and resource allocation
• Leadership skills: These will help with career progression
Commitment to continuing progression
Training Providers in the UK
• OCU Academy Ltd: they offer a comprehensive range of specialist electrical courses designed to empower individuals for success in the electrical industry OCU Academy - OCU Group
• CP Engineering Services: courses focus on developing competency in the selection, installation, inspection and maintenance of equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
• CompEx Electrical & Industrial Training - CP Engineering Services
XR Training Wales: They are dedicated to delivering learning programs and services that meet the needs of both individuals
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• Gower College Swansea: offers various engineering courses
Qualifications and Training
• Educational background: A university degree in electrical or electronic engineering is the most common pathway. However, degrees in related fields can be viable. As well as master’s degrees or professional registrations.
• Trade skills 4u: offer wide range of electrical courses and training, including courses for qualified electricians and those seeking to become qualified
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• Engineering Institute of Technology: offer courses in electrical engineering
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• Technical training solutions: offer industry-relevant courses in electrical, mechanical and instrumentation skills
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• University of South Wales- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. This program allows employees to study towards a degree while continuing to work, applying their learning directly in the workplace
• BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - University of South Wales
• University of Wales Trinity St David- Apprenticeship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This program combines academic study with practical, industry-focused training, developed in collaboration with industrial partners
• Apprenticeship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | University of Wales Trinity Saint David
• Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electrical Engineering: this is a popular option for those in full-time employment in the electrical and electronic engineering industry as it provides foundational knowledge and skills
• Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: More advanced than the previous option, as it dives deeper into the field
• BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Engineering: This provides the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for employment or further study
• Academically Qualified Person ECS occupation: this is for operatives and managers with further education or a degree in electrotechnical engineering qualification
Employment Opportunities in the UK
• Siemens Energy: key player in the UK’s renewable energy landscape
• Ørsted: provides opportunities for electrical engineers in the design installation and maintenance of wind turbine electrical systems
• RES (Renewable Energy Systems): electrical engineers can engage in designing electrical infrastructure and optimise energy generation systems
• Vestas: offer roles in electrical engineering focused on turbine design, testing and performance optimisation