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How to become an Electrical Engineer in Angola
Electrical engineers design and manage power generation, distribution and electrical systems.
Quick answers
- What does an Electrical Engineer do?
- Electrical engineers design and manage power generation, distribution and electrical systems.
- How do you become an Electrical Engineer in Angola?
- Common ways in: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (about 4 years); Professional engineer registration. Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become an Electrical Engineer?
- Mathematics, Physics.
Official definition
Electrical engineers conduct research and advise on, design and direct the construction and operation of electrical systems, components, motors and equipment, and advise on and direct their functioning, maintenance and repair, or study and advise on technological aspects of electrical engineering materials, products and processes.
ISCO-08 unit group 2151, Electrical engineers. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Design electrical and power systems
- Oversee installations and upgrades
- Troubleshoot faults
Key skills
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Electrical installation
- Computer-aided design
- Health and safety compliance
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Degree · about 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Licence
Professional engineer registration
School subjects that keep this path open
- Mathematics
- Physics
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsExtremely important (4.7)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyVery important (4.4)
- Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignVery important (4.1)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.8)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.7)
- PhysicsO*NET: PhysicsVery important (3.6)
- MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalImportant (3.2)
Linked to the ESCO occupation electrical engineer and the O*NET profile Electrical Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Linked to the ESCO occupation electrical engineer and the O*NET profile Electrical Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Careers people move in from
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
Linked to the ESCO occupation electrical engineer and the O*NET profile Electrical Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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