They design, plan, research, evaluate and test the operation and performance of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They often work with professionals from other fields, gaining knowledge and skills that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management. Education, Training and Experience Electrical and electronics engineers need a university degree in electrical or electronics engineering or in a related field of engineering.
Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
For those without a degree from an accredited program, eligibility for registration as a professional engineer requires a term of supervised employment and the successful completion of technical examinations and a professional practice examination. With experience, they can progress to supervisory and senior positions. This rate is among the lowest for professional occupations and for occupations in the natural and applied sciences sectors. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. Firms in this area face intense international competition, requiring their engineers to be at the leading edge of their field, with a need to continually update their skills.