As an EE that grew up (after the BS ( [Linked Image] )) to become a one person Electrical Contracting outfit, I can say that my BSEE gave me about 1/3 of what I need as an EC. There is also 1/3 NEC knowledge and 1/3 mechanical ability.

That is, the Code, theory and mechanical know-how make this job.

When I was at University, I worked along side of a Master / Electrical Contractor through the summers and on weekends during the year. The on-the-job discussions and just plain sweat greatly augmented the EE course work.

How do you get it? . . . time and effort. It really is an additional "degree", one that makes an EE more well rounded in certain fields.

Al

Al Hildenbrand