Electrical Engineer (General)
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
At a Glance
Electrical Engineer (General) earns an average of $93,163/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.9–5.9 years. Top skills: Communication, Electrical Engineering, New Product Development.
$93,163/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.9–5.9 years
60
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Electrical Engineers
Median Wage
$111,910/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Electrical Engineering
New Product Development
Project Management
Engineering Design Process
Electrical Systems
Electronics
Electric Power Distribution
AutoCAD
Electronic Components
Electric Power Systems
Printed Circuit Board
Mechanical Engineering
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Debugging
Construction
Simulations
Circuit Design
Low Voltage
Common Skills (11)
Communication
Problem Solving
Leadership
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Management
Research
Planning
Operations
Professionalism
Certifications (1)
Security Clearance
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