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Content: It's useful if your first degree or Masters is accredited by a relevant professional body, such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as it can help you to achieve the status of incorporated or chartered engineer at a later date. Details of accredited courses are available at Engineering Council - Accredited Course Search. Skills
You'll need to have: a high level of technical knowledge and IT skills
strong analysis and practical problem-solving abilities to improve designs
oral, written and diagrammatic communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear concepts
creativity, innovation and attention to detail
strategic thinking and commercial awareness of the industry you're in
organisation, project management and leadership skills
the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers
an understanding of electrical health and safety legislation. Work experience
Pre-entry experience isn't essential, but carrying out a relevant placement or industry-based project is useful. You're usually able to count some of the experience gained during a sandwich placement towards qualifying for CEng status. It can also you to help to make contacts with future employers. The IET Power Academy scholarship is available to electrical engineering students at certain universities. This provides a bursary, mentoring, paid placements and money towards study aids. Vacation work, placements and sandwich courses all provide crucial evidence of skills development and commercial awareness, which are increasingly important in this sector.