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Electrical engineer

Program Host

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Host Type

Career Training

Program Focus

Green design & construction

Outcomes

Credential

About the Program

Electrical engineers need a good understanding of physics, and engineering science, and strong math and computer skills. Most jobs require a bacheloru2019s degree from a four-year college or university in the field of electrical engineering. A degree from an ABET-accredited institution will help the engineeru2019s future employment prospects, as it is a prerequisite for obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Some students obtain a bacheloru2019s degree in another engineering discipline or an entirely separate field, and then a masteru2019s degree in electrical engineering. Important skills include critical thinking, complex problem-solving, decision-making, monitoring, systems analysis, written and oral communications, and active listening. Stay up to date on the latest developments in green building through access tou00a0online coursesu00a0with an annual subscription to theu00a0USGBC course catalog.