This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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In Australia, a full time Electrical Engineer generally earns $2,000 per week ($104,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
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Despite the industry experiencing a decline between 2014 and 2019, it is predicted that there will be a moderate growth in the number of Electrical Engineer roles over the coming years.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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To work as an Electrical Engineer, you will need to obtain a relevant tertiary qualification such as the Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering. Most Electrical Engineers will also go on to complete postgraduate studies.
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- Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
- Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
- Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australia and New Zealand Only)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Main Equipment)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Circuit Breakers, Switchgear and Power Transformers
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Control, Protection and Facility Planning)
- Professional Certificate of Competency of EMI-EMC, Shielding, Earthing and Noise Reduction Techniques
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms
- Graduate Certificate in Power Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Engineering)
- UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Power)
- Graduate Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA
- Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
- Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering)
- UEE62111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Information Engineering)
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
- UETDRDO004 Maintain Energised High Voltage Distribution Overhead Electrical Apparatus (Stick)
- Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Earthing and Lightning Protection
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering)
- 52726WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering
- Master of Professional Engineering
Electrical Engineer careers
Electrical Engineers are responsible for designing, building and maintaining electrical systems. This can involve working with mobile phone technology, navigation systems, robotics or wiring systems. Many Electrical Engineers also use Computer-Aided Design technology to create systems and other electrical devices and test them through simulation.
An Electrical Engineer can be employed in a range of roles in different industries. They might be working hands-on with electrical circuits or overseeing projects as a Project Manager.
