Electrical engineering is the vital core of every industry. Lighting, manufacturing, FMCG, telecommunications, hardware, entertainment and hospitals- electrical engineering is the driving force behind the success and progress of every sector.

Electrical engineers conceptualise, research, develop and realise innovations in the realm of electricity and products using electricity. Electrical engineers-
? Are involved in developing cutting edge technologies to better the working of everything from rockets to light bulbs.
? Design and develop the latest gadgets from the new ultra-small mobile phone to the latest iPods, computers and LED TVs.
? Ensure quality control and the efficacy of products.
? Innovate on everything from communication satellites to advanced medical equipment.

There?s a great demand for electrical engineers in the following sectors-
Energy and power, manufacturing, transport- electrical engineers are required in the development, building and maintenance of trains, ships and aircraft, construction and telecommunications.

A major plus in electrical engineering is that a graduate can switch sectors at any time in his career by studying part-time to gain exposure and experience in the huge diversity that exists in electrical engineering jobs.

Job Trends and Opportunities-
In spite of the recession, the engineering sector is thriving. The good news is that demand for skilled electric engineers far outstrips the supply. Electrical engineers are consistently landing up in the list of hard-to-fill vacancies of engineering employers for a number of consecutive years. Many companies find that they are not able to find electrical engineers with the relevant skills and expertise needed to take their businesses forward.

According to a survey conducted by the Scientific Recruitment Group (SRG) in 2008-
- Electrical Control and Instrumentation is the most difficult discipline to recruit for, due to a shortage of suitably qualified and skilled electrical engineers.
- Despite the economic downturn, demand and recruitment for permanent engineering staff will remain constant.

The Engineering Employers? Federation has more than 6,000 plus firms as members. Firms range from huge multi-nationals to SMEs that are looking to fill vacancies in diverse engineering fields. Even the public sector is in the forefront in hiring electrical engineers.

To conclude, we can say that today electrical engineering is one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors to work in and there is ample scope and opportunities in the job market for Electrical Engineering Jobs.