Working as a graduate Electrical Engineer in the construction sector, in a new environment.

Hi everybody, I'm a new member of the IET. I recently started working as a graduate electrical engineer for a company. I have some previous work experience in my home country. Working as an electrical engineer in Europe is a little different. I'd want to hear your thoughts and what will be an easier way to learn and work over here, for example, where to begin the work as an electrical engineer. Just to let you know, I have a guideline from my company. I just want to know what your opinion is. Thank you. 

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  • What level of 'working as an electrical engineer' do you have in mind ?
    I presume they are not letting you loose as design authority for complex projects without having you alongside someone else for a bit, but the title could mean many things - a few examples

    1) specifying equipment, which may vary from just a catalogue hunt, to more or less component level design,  sizing and deciding cable routes, voltage drops, transformer positions (overlaps with civil engineering) or building fit outs (overlaps with architecture, lighting design, fire assessment.)

    2) designing new equipment, controls for motors pumps timers etc, boxes of lights and switches

    3) electronics - a whole career there, controls for heat light cooling energy conservation, computer control security systems.

    However for any of roles, but to varying degrees, if you are new to the company, I'd hope they will have you with someone for a while so you see the process, and they identify any holes in your knowledge - and that in turn may mean a need for some additional training or exams or maybe just reading up on things.

    Mike.

  • Thank you for your opinion. I'm working in a pharmaceutical construction project . I'm now checking the earthing, cable routes, brackets, containment, Lighting layout, P&ID electrical.

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  • Thank you for your opinion. I'm working in a pharmaceutical construction project . I'm now checking the earthing, cable routes, brackets, containment, Lighting layout, P&ID electrical.

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