How I'd Start My Electrical Engineering Career in 2026 (Knowing What I Know Now)
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If I had to restart my electrical engineering career today — knowing what I know now — this is exactly how I’d do it. In this video, I break down how I would approach electrical engineering today. How to think like an engineer and what to do while in college to maximize your career potential. I'll go over some mistakes I've made and some misconceptions I see young engineers make. When entering the workforce, I'll go over what really matters and how to get to a Senior Engineer level.
Whether you’re an EE student, a recent graduate, or an early-career engineer feeling stuck, this video will help you think more strategically about your career path.
I’ll cover:
-How I’d approach electrical engineering knowing what I know now
-What actually matters early in an EE career (and what doesn’t)
-How to think about industries, skills, and long-term leverage
-Mistakes I’d avoid if I could start over
-How to position yourself for growth, stability, and opportunity as an electrical engineer
This isn’t about grades alone — it’s about career strategy, optionality, and compounding skills in electrical engineering.
Who this video is for:
-Electrical engineering students
-Early-career electrical engineers
-Engineers considering a career pivot
-Anyone wondering if electrical engineering is still worth it
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⌚️- Timestamps
00:00 – Electrical Engineering Career Restart
00:37 – Maximize College Opportunities
02:30 – Does GPA Matter?
03:19 – Build Projects
05:17 – Software and Certifications
05:45 – Getting an Internship
07:30 - EE Career Boosters
08:59 - Communication Skills
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👋 Who am I?
I'm Nenad, and I've worn many hats on my career journey. I began as an Electrical Engineer, became an Entrepreneur and Digital Nomad, and today, I proudly hold the position of Engineering Manager in the Power Industry. I've taken a slightly different path to get here which gave me different insights into engineering as a career and life in general. I hope that some of this helps you on your journey.
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