1. Electrical Engineer Ramirez, Esequiel Period: 3

2. Summary of Career Field  -Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.  Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.  Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.

3. Types of Jobs  Engineering and Technology  Design  Computers and Electronics  Mechanical  Administration and Management

4. What you need to prepare? Percentage of Respondents Education Level Required 73 Bachelor's degree 13 Associate's degree 10 Master's degree Study the perquisites for engineering in high school. Attend Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) meetings to find out more about what EEs do in their profession. Go to college and get a degree in engineering. Make sure you have something to show on your resume.

5. Colleges or Programs  Best Universities  1. MIT  2. University of Cambridge  3. Harvard University  Best Programs  1. Energy and Electromagnetics  2. Signal Processing and Communications  3. Control and Dynamical Systems

6. The future of the Field Median wages (2012)$42.27 hourly, $87,920 annual Employment (2010)154,000 employees Projected growth (2010- 2020) Slower than average (3% to 9%) Projected job openings (2010-2020) 47,800

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