Career Opportunities with a Major in Electrical Engineering Technology

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

Elelctrical Engineering Technology graduates are taught a balance of theory and application, with a goal of placing graduates into the electrical and electronics industry. The sound theoretical gounding has enabled many graduates to obtain advanced degrees. The practical currculum makes the transition to industrial employment very smooth. Graduates are employed in an variety of positions including research and development, design, manufacturing, programming, management, sales, service and support. The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum gives a solid theoretical foundation in science, mathematics, and electric circuits and devices. The student may specialize in the following areas of emphasis: computers, communications (including satellite, fiber optics, microwave and laser), control systems (including robotics), integrated circuit technology (including analog, fabrication and hardware description language) and power (including solar energy).

SKILLS RELATED TO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Ability to understand and apply scientific theories and principles
Eye - hand coordination
Aptitude for precise, accurate detail
Aptitude for working with electricity and mechanics
Proficiency in mathematics and physical sciences
Ability to read and write articulately and analytically
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret scientific data
Ability to work well with others
Ability to make appropriate decisions and solve problems
Proficient in spatial perception and abstract reasoning
Sensitive to economic conditions and human needs
Strong oral and written communications
Ability to follow systematic procedures
Ability to apply physical principles to the solution of problems
Logic and reasoning skills
Ability to use technical equipment
Ability to change tasks often with ease and efficiency
Good spatial perception and an ability to visualize how parts fit together to form a whole
Knowledge of engineering and design
Analog skills
Ability to express your ideas clearly, to listen actively to others and to assimilate yourself into new surroundings quickly
Ability to keep precise, accurate records

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Electrical Engineering Technolgoy major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Electrical Engineering Technology majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

Aeronautical Engineer	Aerospace Engineer	Aircraft Electronics Technician
Automated Equipment Technician	Broadcast Technician	Circuit Engineer
Communications Systems Engineer	Computer Engineer	Computer Technician
Consulting Engineer	Control Engineer	Decontamination Engineer
Design Engineer	Development Engineer	Electrical Appliance Repairer
Electrical Engineer	Electrical Engineering Technician	Electronic Systems Tester
Electronics Instructor	Environmental Engineer	Field Service Engineer
Illumination Engineer	Industrial Engineer	Instrument Engineer
Instrumentation Technician	Operations Engineer	Photo-Optics Technician
Project Engineer	Public Works Tehcnician	Purchasing Agent
Quality Control Engineer	Radar Engineer	Radar Technician
Research Engineer	Safety Engineer	Sales Engineer
Systems Design Engineer	Technical Writer	Test Engineer

EMPLOYERS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Aeronautics Agencies
Aerospace Industries
Automotive Companies
Colleges/Universities
Computer Companies
Consulting Firms
Construction Firms
Design Firms
Electrical Industries
Energy Firms
Government Agencies
Machinery Plants
Manufacturing Industries
Mining Industries
Research and Development Firms
Sales Industries
State Departments of Transportation
Transportaion Industries
Utility Companies

WEB SITES RELATED TO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Metro State Electrical Engineering Technology Department Website

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

American Association for Artificial Intelligence
http://www.aaai.org/
American Society for Engineering Education
http://www.asee.org/
AVS: The Science & Technology Society
http://www.avs.org
Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society
http://aces.ee.olemiss.edu
Association for Computing Machinery
http://info.acm.org
Audio Engineering Society
http://www.aes.org
Institution of Engineering and Technology
http://www.theiet.org
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
http://www.ieee.org
Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers
http://www.ieice.or.jp
IEEE Denver Section
http://www.ieee-denver.org

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.