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What can you do with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering?

Careers, skills and next steps for Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduates in Nigeria.

This course covers power systems, electronics and communications. Graduates work in power companies, telecoms, manufacturing and automation.

Careers you can go into with Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical engineerPower systems engineerTelecom engineerMaintenance engineerAutomation engineer

Faculty: Engineering and Technology. These are common routes, not a complete list. Many graduates also move into related fields as their experience grows.

Skills to build

Employers look for evidence of these skills on your CV. Build them through projects, internships, volunteering and short courses while you are still in school.

  • Circuit design
  • Power systems
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety

Useful next steps

  1. COREN registration
  2. Power sector or telecom graduate schemes
  3. PLC and automation training

Get ready to apply

Frequently asked questions

What jobs can I get with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering?

Common roles include electrical engineer, power systems engineer, telecom engineer, maintenance engineer. The right choice depends on your interests, your grades and the skills you build.

What should I do after studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering?

COREN registration. Power sector or telecom graduate schemes.

Which skills matter most for Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduates?

Employers often look for circuit design, power systems, troubleshooting. Show them with projects, internships and examples on your CV.

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