What Software do Electrical Engineers NEED to Know?
📩 Weekly Career Insights from an EE Manager → https://email.nenadjanovic.com
As an electrical engineering student or career level engineer, you’re exposed to a wide range of software — from circuit simulation and design tools to programming, documentation, and industry-specific platforms. But the real question is: which software is actually worth your time learning if your goal is to land job interviews, stand out as a candidate, and succeed as an electrical engineer in the real world?
In this video, I break down the five core types of software every electrical engineer should understand, explain what each one is used for, and show how they fit into real engineering workflows — especially in industry.
I’ll also share insights from my background in power engineering to help you understand what employers actually care about, and how to prioritize learning the right tools without getting overwhelmed.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or early-career electrical engineer, this video will help you focus on the software skills that matter most for your career — not just what’s taught in school, but what’s actually used on the job.
This video covers electrical engineering software such as LTspice, MATLAB, Python, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and more — including circuit simulation, circuit design, programming and automation, documentation tools, and industry-specific software used across power systems, electronics, controls, and telecommunications.
⚡ TAKE THE AI READINESS ASSESSMENT + get your Free AI tools guide:
https://bit.ly/engineer-ai-assessment
⌚️- Timestamps
00:00 – What software do Electrical Engineers Actually Use?
00:31 – Simulation
01:52 – Design and CAD
03:56 – Programming
05:16 – Documentation / Microsoft Office
06:13 – Industry Specific Software
08-20 – What to focus on?
#electricalengineering #careerdevelopment #engineeringstudents #python #matlab #aiengineering #engineeringcareer
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more engineering career content!
🔗 *Recommended Videos*
• Will AI Replace Electrical Engineers?
• Will AI Replace Electrical Engineers?
• How I'd Start my Electrical Engineering Career in 2026 (Knowing What I know Now)
• How I'd Start My Electrical Engineering Ca...
• If You Want to Be an Engineer but You're Lazy, Watch This
• If You Want to Be an Engineer but You're L...
👇 Drop your thoughts below. I read and respond to every comment, and your perspective helps shape future videos.
👋 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.
▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more valuable insights on engineering, career development, and career/lifestyle tips. If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and share it with fellow engineers looking to supercharge their careers.
#ElectricalEngineering #ElectricalEngineer
#EngineeringSoftware #EngineeringCareer
#EngineeringStudents #LTspice
#MATLAB #Python #AltiumDesigner
#AutoCADElectrical #microstation