CAREER PATH OPPORTUNITY
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS OCCUPATION OUTLOOK IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, CY 2022
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE? Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment. They work in industries including research and development, engineering services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and the federal government. Electrical and electronics engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, they may have to visit sites to observe a problem or a piece of complex equipment.
7,405 WORKERS EMPLOYED
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
This Workforce Intelligence Network Data and Research product was funded by the EV Jobs Academy grant awarded by the State of Michigan Labor of Economic Opportunity and Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of LEO & MEDC. LEO/MEDC makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, the accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.
For more information, please visit winintelligence.org/data-research/career-profiles
2022
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS WHAT EDUCATION & SKILLS WILL I NEED? Most electrical engineering occupations typically require an Bachelor's degree, with some positions demanding even higher education. In addition to a high level of education, 27% of Job postings also want to see at least 4-6 years of experience, with another 14% preferring 7 or more years of experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP? • • • • •
Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Programmable Logic Controllers Control Systems Debugging
• Automation • Electrical Systems • Human Machine Interfaces • Electrical Wiring • Mechanical Engineering
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR? • • • • •
Communications Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Problem Solving Management Leadership
• Writing • Microsoft Office • Planning • Interpersonal Communications • Research
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE? • Professional Engineer • Licensed Professional Engineer • Security Clearance • Engineer in Training • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Secret Clearance • TS/SCI Clearance • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification • LEED Accredited Professional (AP) • Project Management Professional Certification
For more information, please visit winintelligence.org/data-research/career-profiles
2022
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY REGION
138 450
4,858 909
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY *RELATED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDERS IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN ARE COLOR CODED TO MATCH THE PROSPERITY REGION
For more information, please visit winintelligence.org/data-research/career-profiles
2022