4 Engineers.........

Engineers study how systems work together and design ways for such systems to be stronger, better or more efficient. While a mechanical engineer ensures the components within a robot move together smoothly, an electrical engineer sets up the electronic components within the machine that allow it to move with the push of a button. If you are interested in starting an electrical engineering business, your state may require you to hold an engineering license.

Green Consulting Business

When you pair your electrical engineering license with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification, you can start a green-related business that performs energy audits. Energy audits help home and business owners find ways to improve energy efficiency by conducting evaluations of energy consumption and suggesting green retrofits. Retrofits can include the installation of solar panels, residential power-generating windmills, programmable thermostats and energy-efficient appliances.

Research and Development

Use your advanced knowledge in circuitry to test and create products with your own research and development firm that you can use to sell your own ideas or that companies can hire for unbiased test results and consultations. Items can include green building products, machinery controls, navigation systems, communication systems, wiring systems and lighting. You also can develop and research ways to make power generation and transmission more efficient, and serve as a consultant to companies developing machinery or high-density batteries.

Maintenance and Repair

Electrical engineers developed the circuitry inside electronic equipment and vehicles, and this knowledge can serve others who require maintenance and repairs. For example, if you specialize in the electrical components in automobiles, you can contract your services to a car manufacturer that wants to fix a never-before-seen sound system that is not performing well in its latest line of cars. On the other hand, if you specialize in aircraft, you can promote your services to airplane mechanics who service private aircraft at local hangars.

Printed Circuit Boards

One of the most important components within an electronic product is the circuit board. Using your skills, you can design and sell printed circuit boards to manufacturing companies, construction firms and engineering firms that do not specialize in electrical engineering. By purchasing special automated equipment, you can design and print a large number of circuit boards for clients who have a great demand, like computer manufacturers.