r/ElectricalEngineers

I’m currently doing my Master’s in Electrical Engineering focusing on power systems and protection. My professor is extremely good at explaining concepts, especially transformers, non-linearity, phase shifts, and phasors. He explains in a way I had never seen in my undergraduate studies, and it really changed how I think about power systems.

I already have a good understanding of the basics, but I want to improve my understanding and thinking ability even more, not just solve problems but really understand how things work conceptually.

Are there any books, courses, YouTube channels, or other materials that helped you understand power systems deeply? Also, how do you personally improve conceptual understanding in electrical engineering?

Im currently finishing up my first year as an EE student and heading into my 2nd semester. Now that Ive survived the basics of calculus and introductory circuits, I want to start building a skillset that actually makes me stand out when internship season rolls around.

I know the degree is the foundation, but what are the practical, "non negotiable" skills that arent always taught in depth in the classroom

Is C++ the standard or should I pivot to Python for automation/data? How much MATLAB vs. Verilog should I know?

Should I be buying a breadboard and an oscilloscope now? What kind of personal projects actually look good on a resume?

Is it worth learning AutoCAD for technical drafting, or should I jump straight into PCB design software like Altium or KiCad?

Everything which you guys have on mind

I recently rebuilt my kids car. I re-wired it using relays (low power things like the the fwd/reverse swtch, pedal, etc are isolated from the motors and their big current draw.)

I also swapped out all 4 motors/gear boxes with 24V 775's.

My kid tried it last night and it absolutely screams (SUCCESS!) but the motors were sparking, so we stopped.

I calculated the current draw to be about 47amps, and since the yard is slightly rough terrain, I'm guessing it's more like 50-60amps.

How do I protect the motors?

I am considering current regulators, but don't have any experience. Anyone have suggestions?

Notes: each motor is 280watts on a 24v system