Explore career options in electrical engineering
Here you can find information on career options and pathways in electrical engineering.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Electrical engineers design and create devices and equipment that use electrical energy and underpin modern economies, contributing to our quality of life.
Electrical engineers work with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips, and can design, develop, adapt, install, test and maintain electrical components, circuits and systems used for computer systems, entertainment, transport and other industrial applications.
Electrical engineers work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the business, building and construction industries.
Electrical and renewable energy engineering
Australia has a plan to reach net-zero by 2050 and renewable energy (such as wind and solar) is the key to unlocking the carbon emission reduction. Thus, the investment in renewable energy generation has increased dramatically over recent years in Australia, which also creates a big job market in the renewable energy integration and energy storage sector. Renewable energy will bring opportunities to reduce carbon emissions while it also brings technological challenges to the security of the existing power grid.
By studying renewable energy integration courses, you will master the renewable energy integration technologies, methods of analysis, and solutions to mitigate the new challenges. The main job markets are Australian Energy Market Operator, transmission/distribution network service providers, power industry consulting companies, solar/wind farm commissioning companies, and renewable energy development/construction companies.
Electrical and electronic engineering
Electrical and electronic engineers work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the business, building and construction industries.
The essential nature of an electrical engineer's role places them in the position to influence the development and application of new and emerging technologies. This includes the fast-growing energy industry.
You could work to incorporate locally generated renewable energy resources into our more conventional supply systems, helping to reduce costs, save energy and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Career fields
* Energy and utilities industries
* Automation and robotics
* Aerospace and defence
* Telecommunications
* Manufacturing
* Mining sector
* Building and construction
* Consultancy services
* Smart grid and energy management
* Automotive industry (electric vehicles/charging infrastructure
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
* clarifying your specific career direction
* increasing your chances of being offered a job.
The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The Program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.
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