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Electrical Designer

Engineering
Electrical, Electronic, and Related Engineering
Electrical / Electronic Designer

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

At a Glance

Electrical Designer earns an average of $57,200/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 2–4 years. Top skills: AutoCAD, MicroStation (CAD Design Software), Design Software.

Avg Annual Salary

$57,200/yr

Typical Education

Associate degree

Experience

2–4 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Median Wage

$73,720/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-5.6%

Education

Associate's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (22)

AutoCAD

5.0

MicroStation (CAD Design Software)

5.0

Design Software

4.9

SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)

4.8

Meeting Facilitation

4.8

Financial Services

4.7

Project Management

4.7

SolidWorks (CAD)

4.6

Computer Engineering

4.5

CAD Standards

4.4

Change Management

4.3

Robotic Process Automation

4.3

Control Panels

4.2

Engineering Design Process

4.1

Wiring Diagram

3.9

Computer Science

3.9

Electrical Engineering

3.8

Electronics

3.6

Semiconductors

3.6

Taking Meeting Minutes

3.5

Common Skills (8)

Planning

4.6

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.4

Agenda (Meeting)

4.2

Operations

4.0

Curiosity

3.8

Quality Control

3.7

Presentations

3.5

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