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Electrical Engineer

Overview

Design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical equipment and


systems.
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

AVERAGE WAGE RATE


2011
2012
2013
2014

210,915
216,718
221,220
226,373

CANADIAN AVERAGE
2015

$105,060

2016
2017

235,653
239,538

2018

243,620

2019

247,562

2020

Courtesy: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

231,304

What They Do

Main Duties
Conduct research into the design, operation and performance of
electrical generation
Prepare material cost and timing estimate and reports
Design electrical circuits, components and systems
Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical
systems
Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical
systems

251,572

Work Environment
Electrical engineers work in a number of places. Those that are involved in
research and design often work in tesing facilities, they make work in larger
commercial or government buildings dealing with electrical control systems and
those involved with manufacturing could work in a number of sectors such as
industrial, transportation or government to name a few. Some electrical engineers
are also product managers which means regular interaction with co-workers and
personnel for the coordination of larger projects. They may work in an office or onsite and their hours range from 40 a week up to 60 or more depending on the type
of work and deadlines involved.

Potential Employers
Computer service firms
Telecommunication companies
Business machine manufacturers

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Getting There

Employment Requirements
A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering or in an appropriate related engineering
discipline
A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering discipline may be required

Required Education
The following education levels may be required:
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UNIVERSITY

JOB SEEKERS VS JOB OPENINGS


2011
2013
2015
2017
2019

10,223
8,627
10,639
9,477
10,914
10,340
11,139
9,735
11,325
10,032

Job Openings

Job Seekers

2012
2014
2016
2018
2020

10,457
10,597
10,776
10,345
11,018
10,009
11,230
10,026
11,448
10,315

Courtesy: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Canadian Occupational Projection System

Jobs
Electrical & Electronics Product Development Engineer
Date Posted: Oct 25, 2014

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical and Electronics Engineer will, as part of a team, be
responsible...boxisrequired!,,BachelordegreeinElectricalandElectronicsEngineeringor
equivalent at an accredited...

Company: Michael Page


Source: Michael Page

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Communications and Electronics Engineering (Air) Officer


Date Posted: Dec 15, 2014

What They Do Communications and Electronics Engineering Officers provide telecommunications and
information management ... The primary responsibilities of the Communications and Electronics
Engineering Officers are to: * Provide...

Company: Canadian Armed Forces


Source: Canadian Armed Forces

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Electronics/Computer Engineer Technologist


Date Posted: Jan 05, 2015

an Alberta Venture "Fastest 50" Company is seeking an Electronics Technologist/Computer Engineering


... Training of production personnel on new products Modifies electrical drawings for engineering
approval Writes...

Company: More ->


Source: JobShark

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Essential Skills
Ontario Skills Passport Link

Helpful Links
Software Human Resource Council
http://www.shrc.ca
Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada
http://www.acec.ca
Canadian Council of Professional Engineers
http://www.ccpe.ca

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