Can an electrician become an electrical engineer?

Answer 1

In the USA:

Licensure. All 50 States and the District of Columbia require licensure for engineers who offer their services directly to the public. Engineers who are licensed are called professional engineers (PEs). This licensure generally requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, 4 years of relevant work experience, and completion of a State examination. Recent graduates can start the licensing process by taking the examination in two stages. The initial Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination can be taken upon graduation. Engineers who pass this examination commonly are called engineers in training (EITs) or engineer interns (EIs). After acquiring suitable work experience, EITs can take the second examination, called the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Several States have imposed mandatory continuing education requirements for relicensure. Most States recognize licensure from other States, provided that the manner in which the initial license was obtained meets or exceeds their own licensure requirements. Many civil, mechanical, and chemical engineers are licensed PEs. Independently of licensure, various certification programs are offered by professional organizations to demonstrate competency in specific fields of engineering.

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In most countries electrical engineers need to be licensed.

Answer 2

If by 'electrical contractor' you mean an electrician, then probably not, although it depends on the professional/trade/union laws of your country. An electrician has to go through a full apprenticeship under a journeyman electrician, in order to acquire skills that an engineer simply doesn't possess. Furthermore, an electronics engineer, while having higher academic qualifications than an electrician, is unlikely to have acquired the necessary training in the relevant wiring regulations and associated knowledge. That's not to say, of course, that an electronics engineer couldn't retrain as an electrician!

Answer 3

Yes, an electrician can transition to become an electrical engineer by pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. They would need to meet the academic requirements for admission into an engineering program and complete the necessary coursework to gain the knowledge and skills required for an engineering role. Previous experience as an electrician could provide practical insights that may be beneficial in their engineering career.

Answer 4

Of course ... you will need to attend college though, for the degree. Usually takes about four years for the E.E. degree.

Answer 5

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