r/ElectricalEngineering

Community Overview

About r/ElectricalEngineering

A place to ask questions, discuss topics and share projects related to Electrical Engineering.

The community at a glance

r/ElectricalEngineering is a Subreddit for Electrical Engineers with roughly 361K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Electrical Engineering communities list.

Roughly 66K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Ee, and Engineering. Product recommendations often mention circuit analysis books, multimeter, and power connector.

On Reddit
Established 2011
361K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +66K members
Growth: +22.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 735 members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 10K members
  • 2019: 21K members
  • 2020: 38K members
  • 2021: 34K members
  • 2023: 80K members
  • 2024: 57K members
  • 2025: 71K members
  • 2026: 35K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 6K members
  • Jul: 2K members

Topics

  • Looking For
    70 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    70
  • Ee
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Ee
    50
  • Engineering
    46 posts in the past month
    #3
    Engineering
    46
  • Electrical Engineering
    39 posts in the past month
    #4
    Electrical Engineering
    39
  • Job
    33 posts in the past month
    #5
    Job
    33

Flair

  • Jobs/Careers
    12 posts in the past month
    1. B.A in Philosophy, Going Back to School for EE—Is it a smart decision amidst the AI boom?
    2. Relevant coursework for power systems
    3. Recent M.S. ECE Graduate - Relocate Across the Country or Stay in SoCal with Partner?
    #1
    Jobs/Careers
    B.A in Philosophy, Going Back to School for EE—Is it a smart decision amidst the AI boom? · Relevant coursework for power systems · Recent M.S. ECE Graduate - Relocate Across the Country or Stay in SoCal with Partner?
    12
  • Project Help
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Driving Solenoid Valves and Steel Ball Valves
    2. How many decades would it take to recreate a PMS152E alone from absolute scratch
    3. How do you keep your workplace clean?
    #2
    Project Help
    Driving Solenoid Valves and Steel Ball Valves · How many decades would it take to recreate a PMS152E alone from absolute scratch · How do you keep your workplace clean?
    5
  • Education
    5 posts in the past month
    1. at what cost
    2. Advice for master's in power electronics
    3. Energy engineering
    #3
    Education
    at what cost · Advice for master's in power electronics · Energy engineering
    5
  • Equipment/Software
    3 posts in the past month
    1. My home lab as a 14year old
    2. I'd like to learn about how engineers use SPICE to solve problems in industry
    3. MacBook air for ee
    #4
    Equipment/Software
    My home lab as a 14year old · I'd like to learn about how engineers use SPICE to solve problems in industry · MacBook air for ee
    3
  • Troubleshooting
    2 posts in the past month
    1. induction motor speed based on frequency, voltage? i can't gasp the concept of motors power drawz torque and impedance
    2. Siemens TIA Admin V3 is missing on Windows 11
    #5
    Troubleshooting
    induction motor speed based on frequency, voltage? i can't gasp the concept of motors power drawz torque and impedance · Siemens TIA Admin V3 is missing on Windows 11
    2

Product recommendations

  • circuit analysis books
    1 post in the past month
    1. recommend circuit analysis books
    #1
    circuit analysis books
    recommend circuit analysis books
    1
  • multimeter
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommended multimeter for logging data into python?
    #2
    multimeter
    Recommended multimeter for logging data into python?
    1
  • power connector
    1 post in the past month
    1. Please recommend a power connector.
    #3
    power connector
    Please recommend a power connector.
    1
  • calculus books
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommend calculus books
    #4
    calculus books
    Recommend calculus books
    1
  • textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommended textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    #5
    textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    Recommended textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ElectricalEngineering for?
Best for Electrical Engineers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ElectricalEngineering free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ElectricalEngineering have?
Roughly 361K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ElectricalEngineering on?
r/ElectricalEngineering runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ElectricalEngineering cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ElectricalEngineering is organized under Electrical Engineers.
How do I join r/ElectricalEngineering?
You can join r/ElectricalEngineering by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Electrical Engineering communities like?
Communities for electrical engineers and electronics enthusiasts covering circuit design, embedded systems, power electronics, and signal processing. Reddit and Discord host communities for both hobbyists and working professionals, with technical discussion ranging from beginner questions to advanced design challenges.