Electrical Design Engineers create electrical equipments using systematic design methods. They use layout diagrams, terminal plans, and electrical schematics. Often their responsibilities include mentoring junior staff and supervising production and installation processes.
An Electrical Design Engineer usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Managing the electrical design and development processes
• Going to electronics events and shows
•  Attending internal and external meetings
•  Designing products according to customer specifications
•  Testing equipments
• Managing budgets
•  Conducting feasibility studies
•  Coaching Junior Engineers

• Deciphering technical information
• Information technology
• Being in a team
• Completing multiple projects
• Verbal and written communication
• Planning
• Health and safety
• Being motivated
• Being friendly and approachable
• Being professional and thorough

Studying Electrical Engineering helps people interested in this field to gain successful employment. Having a Bachelors or Masters Degree is very attractive to employers. This reassures them of the competence of their trainees. Some Electrical Design Engineers gain employment through apprenticeship programs.
HND, HNC, NVQ, City and Guilds, OND and ONC qualifications are acceptable. Graduates often pursue their certifications in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or even Nanotechnology.