Also called: MEP Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer
Designs power, lighting, fire alarm and backup generator systems for buildings.
You design the electrical system for a new school: where the panels go, how big the wires are, and which circuits run on the emergency generator. You answer questions from electricians on site who found a wall that isn't where the drawings say.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in electrical or architectural engineering; PE license for senior roles.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Architectural Engineering.
Growing faster than average (about 7% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. BIM and AI tools auto-generate lighting and power layouts, trimming drafting-heavy junior roles; code calls and stamped designs stay human.
Classes: Physics, Algebra II, Drafting or architecture CTE, Electrical CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2071.
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