Electrical Engineer Jobs in Thornton, CO

An Electrical Engineer in the construction industry designs, develops, tests, and supervises the installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. They also oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. They confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Important skills for an Electrical Engineer include problem-solving, critical thinking, active listening, complex problem solving, and operations analysis. They should also have knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software. Certifications can include Professional Engineer (PE), AutoCAD, and project management certifications. A person may begin their career as a Junior Electrical Engineer, move up to an Electrical Engineer, and then progress to a Senior Electrical Engineer. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, they may have held roles such as Electrical Technician or Engineering Intern.

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Electrical Project Engineer I - Development

  • Westminster, CO (2 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Westminster, CO (2 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Knowledge of the lifecycle of development for electrical engineering projects from start to finish....

Electrical Project Engineer I - Development

  • Boulder, CO (19 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boulder, CO (19 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of the lifecycle of development for electrical engineering projects from start to finish....

Electrical Engineer III

  • Louisville, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE/ ABILITY/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required. Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in electrical engineering is required....

Senior Roadway Lighting, Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. U.S....

Roadway Lighting, Electrical Engineers

  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. U.S....

Power Systems Electrical Engineer

  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

For you NEW Power Systems Electrical Engineer Electrical Consultants, Inc....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Broomfield, CO (8 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (8 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

. -- --- --- The Gogo Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and qualifying electronic components at a high quality using electrical engineering fundamentals and concepts while...

Electrical Engineer - Distribution

  • Greenwood Village, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Power Delivery team in Denver is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong capabilities in grounding design and power system studies....

Electrical Engineer

  • Brighton, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brighton, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Skills Proficiency in Electrical Engineering and control panel design. Expertise in low voltage distribution and motor control hardware....

Unconventional Electrical Engineer

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Overview We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Unconventional Resources (UR) Producing Department....

Electrical Project Engineer

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

-Negotiate agreements and change orders with design and execution contractors. -Ensure safety measures are implemented in the projects execution....

Electrical Engineer

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Able to demonstrate knowledge of power systems analysis, power distribution, protection and power automation (preferred). Able to demonstrate fluency in English, oral and written....

Lead Electrical Engineer - Power (Denver)

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Description The Burns & McDonnell Energy Global Practice is searching for a Senior Level Electrical Engineer to join our Denver, CO office!...

Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

  • Arvada, CO (4 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Arvada, CO (4 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Watch our video series, Meet Our Makers, and go behind the scenes to see how our professional, Electrical Engineer, Ryan Binkley performs work that matters....

Electrical Component Engineer / Electrical Engineer, Sr. (Level III)

  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Citizen Although not required to start, applicants must be eligible to obtain a US government issued Secret security clearance Desired Skills: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Thornton, CO

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Thornton, CO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.1%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
High School or GED
12.9%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in Thornton, CO
1-2 years
36.9%
10+ years
18.8%
2-4 years
16.2%
6-8 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
7.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
None
2.7%
8-10 years
0.4%


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