If you look in the dictionary, you'll find that engineers apply mathematics, science, economics, and practical knowledge to invent, innovate, design, build, maintain, or improve systems, components, processes, tools, machines or organizations. That?s a lot of words to say that engineers do things which result in change, and electrical engineers specifically work on things which use electricity, contain electronics, or rely on electromagnetism. So anything that has an electric plug, uses batteries, contains a motor, or has an embedded microprocessor was designed by a team with at least one electrical engineer. So, if you are the type of student who likes to tinker with things, designs new devices, has an entrepreneurial idea for a future product, or just likes to know how things work, this degree is for you.

Electrical engineers are found in nearly all industry sectors of our?economy. Some of the more prominent fields include medical devices, for which the Twin Cities is an epicenter; power generation; and automotive design. Electrical engineers work in design, research and development, sales, and manufacturing departments. As an electrical engineer, you could work on self-driving cars, wearable electronics, or high-speed train systems. The possibilities are limitless.