Careers in Engineering  

 
 

Careers in Engineering 

Careers in Engineering    

Role - Electronic and Electrical Engineer 
 
What you'll do -  
draw up project plans and technical diagrams based on electrical systems 
use engineering design software 
estimate project costs and timings 
test systems and analyse results 
ensure projects meet safety regulations 
co-ordinate work of technicians  
oversee inspection and maintenance programmes. 
 
Average earnings - Starter £27,000 to experienced £58,000 (National Careers Service figures). 

Student Case study -  Adetoun  Course - Foundation Degree in Integrated Engineering, Derby College Current role - Degree Apprentice  (Electronic and Electrical Engineer).  

Role - Warehouse Technician 
 
What you'll do -  
assembling and maintenance of warehouse equipment 
control and monitoring of safety systems 
maintain products inventory 
loading / unloading of forklifts and trucks 
general warehouse maintenance 
health and safety responsibilities. 
 
 
 
Average earnings - Starter £25,000 to £30,000. 
 
 
 

Student Case study -  Aaron  Course - HNC Automation and Control Engineering Apprenticeship,  Loughborough College Current role - Warehouse Technician  

Role - Project Engineer  
 
What you'll do -  
manage technical and engineering projects; including costs and deadlines  
use engineering knowledge to solve problems 
work / liaise with different partners, suppliers and contractors on project  
acquire people, materials and equipment  
write regular progress reports 
health and safety responsibilities. 
 
 
Average earnings - Starting slalry £35,000 to £42,000 p.a. 
 

Student Case study -  Daniel  Course - Foundation degree in Integrated Engineering , Derby College Current role - ERTMS (European Railway Traffic Management System) rail freight Project Engineer  

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