Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person trained in practical applications of the theory of electricity: An electrical engineer is a professional who applies the principles of electricity, electromagnetism, and electronics to design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, systems, and components.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She is an electrical engineer who designs power distribution systems for cities.
  • The company hired a new electrical engineer to work on their semiconductor project.
  • To become a licensed electrical engineer, one must pass a professional exam.

Advanced Usage

• "Practicing electrical engineer": An engineer who is actively working in the field, often implying they hold a professional license.
  • After years as a researcher, he returned to work as a practicing electrical engineer.

Variants and Related Words

• Electrical engineering (n): The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
  • He studied electrical engineering at university.

Synonyms

• Power engineer: An engineer specializing in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power.
• Electronics engineer: An engineer focused specifically on electronic circuits and devices, often considered a sub-discipline within electrical engineering.

Noun

1. a person trained in practical applications of the theory of electricity