Análise do Perfil Profissional do Engenheiro Eletricista no Mercado de Trabalho Brasileiro

Abstract

In Brazil, the history of electricity dates back to the late 19th century, driven by a process of technology importation and investments from European companies. Electrification enabled urban and industrial consumption in the country, marking the early development of the electric industry within the national territory. In this context, modern electrical engineering was consolidated, which is divided into key areas of specialization such as electronics, electrotechnics, telecommunications, automation, and control. Recognizing the multidisciplinary role of the electrical engineer—who applies scientific and mathematical principles to solve complex problems—it is evident that, beyond technical skills (hard skills), their contemporary practice demands competencies in other human dimensions, such as behavioral skills (soft skills). In light of this, this work proposes the analysis of the most recent job vacancies posted on online platforms over the last three months of 2024. After evaluating 100 job profiles across the main professional areas, it was identified that the current Brazilian market demands diverse behavioral skills, as well as up-to-date technical competencies, aligned with the needs of modern society. The results show that São Paulo leads in job offers, followed by states in the South and Southeast, which have a higher concentration of industrial and technological sectors. The geographic distribution of vacancies reinforces the trend of employability linked to regional economic development, with the North and Northeast states presenting a significantly lower number of opportunities. The survey also revealed that the most in-demand technical skills vary according to professional qualification, with an emphasis on regulatory standards and computational tools such as AutoCAD and Revit for Electrotechnics, and knowledge in PLC programming and industrial protocols for Automation and Control.