Electrical Engineering: Reality vs Expectations


THEY ARE NOT SHOWING THEIR FACE BECAUSE THEY STILL WORK IN THE INDUSTRY AND DON’T WANT ANY BACKLASH

JB has been working as an Electrical Engineer since 2008. He works in the power utility distribution. Meaning he gets electricity from power plants to residential homes, businesses and industrial buildings.

He graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering in 2009

Louis graduated from UCF: University of Central Florida. He got a bachelors in EE and masters in mathematics. He worked as an electrician for several years while in college before working as an EE. He has worked for General Electric, and wall street. He is currently a solo-consultant for Lockheed Martin and Amec

They both work in Illinois, and are both Professional Engineers

0:34 Introductions – Electrical Engineers

3:50 Starting as an Electrician

6:33 Realities & Expectations: Upper Level Math, Hands-On Field Work

9:29 Working At a Small Company

11:17 Sacrificing for Company or Yourself

12:11 Variety of Engineering Roles

14:59 Mentoring in Engineering

16:58 Applying Knowledge from School

19:23 Getting a PE and Climbing the Corporate Ladder

22:17 Project Management Tasks

25:34 Salary

28:28 Interactions and Collaboration with Co-Workers

32:00 Jobs That Don’t Require PE (Professional Engineer) License, EIT/FE Exam

35:35 Inspirations and Motivations of Engineering

36:26 Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship

38:07 Reinventing the Wheel, Discovery of New Knowledge

42:29 Racial Discrimination

47:40 Age Discrimination

48:56 Best Time to Take PE (Professional Engineer Exam)

52:00, 56:53 Is a Master’s Degree In Electrical Engineering Worth It?

53:47 Graduating Without Work Experience

54:39 Should People Still Major In Electrical Engineering

55:36 How to Make Yourself More Marketable For First Job?

58:20 Is It Hard To Be An Electrical Engineer?

59:09 Non-Office Field Engineering Roles

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Georgian College Trades Expo with Electrical Industry Canada


Georgian College’s Trades Expo featured an open house for anyone interested in learning more about trades, including electrical. Electrical Industry Canada visited the event and here are some of the highlights. Tuesday evening featured a Women in Trades night with keynote speaker, an experienced panel of speakers and hands on workshops. Visit us online at www.ElectricalIndustry.ca. Did you enjoy this video? Please leave us your comments…

Electrical Drawings & Symbols Pt 4

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Welcome to part 4 of 5 Electrical Industry Network Training Drawing.
In this part we will discuss items found on the one line page.
A one line diagram shows the meter, panel, transformer details. Also on this page you may find information regarding panel schedule, breaker notes, panel voltage & amperage. The AIC rating will also be found here.
Key notes and general service equipment information is provided but needs to be verified every time to insure a code compliant installation.
This video does not include conduit, wire and amperage details. I t is intended as a guide line and introduction to the one line page only.

Electrical Drawings- Layers


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Smart Draw software is an great beginners software to design and draw electrical drawings.

With its extensive library of electrical symbols,floor plans & equipment you can begin drawing immediately to share with customers or even pass on to your employees.

I am not affiliated with Smart Draw in any way other than a user.

I have searched for electrical design software for a long time and for a multipurpose software in the electrical industry you might want to check it out.

ECA Electrical Industry Conference – Alison Smith & Jan Smith


Testimonial – ECA Conference 2010

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Electrical Industry Night


Apply and interview with local contractors that are hiring.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W Prospect Rd.

Or

Thursday June 11, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Denver/Cherry Creek, 600 S Colorado Blvd.

http://ultimateelectricians.com
303.297.0229