Getting an Electrical Engineering Job Abroad

Work is available for an electrical engineer who is seeking a career in international markets aside from those offered by the home market. International employment opportunities for electric engineers abound. It would be advisable for the electrical engineering professional to look at the online recruitment sites when seeking  jobs abroad to find the appropriate job and salary that he or she prefers. He or she should also prepare a resume or curriculum vitae for possible submission to the recruiting agency of directly to the employer.

A possible vacancy for the electrical engineer is a paid internship in a city in the United States. The program will last up to 18 months and the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree and must be fluent in English, but the applicant need not have any experience. The applicant will have to submit a resume and a written application and must be willing to undergo a telephone interview. The minimum salary is $1,200 per month.

Power dispatch is another potential work for an electrical engineer, particularly in Saudi Arabia. The available careers for various cities in Saudi Arabia include transmission engineers and transmission engineering specialists. Transmission engineers should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 12 years of experience in a field that is related to electric transmission work. They should also be able to speak and write in English and are knowledgeable in using related software. The requirements are the same for transmission engineering specialists except for a minimum of 25 years of experience. Of course, it goes without saying that the electrical engineer should be knowledgeable in wiring diagrams, electrical systems, design, electronics technology and management. Successful applicants will be given a one-year renewable contract and the salary will depend on their qualifications.

Another possible job destination is Angola where there are vacancies for construction and manufacturing work. Electrical engineers will be in charge of the systems for providing the electricity needed by these activities. Applicants must be computer literate, have a degree from a recognized institution, and a minimum experience of three years. Aside from the salary of approximately $1,200, successful applicants will be provided with allowances for food and local travel, bachelor accommodations, and a bonus after the completion of the two-year contract.

Electrical engineers can also work as rail engineers in Australia. Permanent positions are available but the ideal candidate must have substantial experience in minerals processing or mining, or in design engineering. Successful candidates will likely work in Western Australia where there is a labor shortage. They should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. The salaries will be based on the candidates’ experience and qualifications.

Project management positions are also available in Saudi Arabia. The contract will be two years and the job will involve software implementations in the healthcare industry, change management, the commissioning of facilities and equipment, and re-design. The candidate must have work experience in the planning and execution of projects and in the management of multicultural staff. He or she must also be knowledgeable in Microsoft PowerPoint, Vision and Project, and other software for project management. These as well as many other engineering jobs in Dubai, Africa, North America or elsewhere in the world are fantastic opportunities for engineers to expand their professional portfolios.