• Electrical Engineers
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  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 100,120
    $66,280 range bar $142,260
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Slow Growing
  • Electrical Engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft.

What do they typically do

  • Design new ways to use electrical power to develop or improve products
  • Perform detailed calculations to develop manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications
  • Direct the manufacture, installation, and testing of electrical equipment to ensure that products meet specifications and codes
  • Investigate complaints from customers or the public, evaluate problems, and recommend solutions
  • Work with project managers on production efforts to ensure that projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.7%
Job Openings 432

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