Electrical Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

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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Junior Electrical Engineer

  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 18 days ago

Primary Responsibilities : Assist in the design and layout of electrical power distribution systems, including medium- and low-voltage systems....

Electrical Engineer Day Shift

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Day Shift Location: United Kingdom Salary: 45000 per annum Benefits: 45,000 + Training + Career Proregression + 20 Days Holiday Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Engineering...

Electrical Engineer - Lead

  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 hours ago

Electrical Engineer - Lead Our client, a prestigious Federal contractor is seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented, Electrical Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer...

Electrical Engineer 5

  • Bowie, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bowie, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

Can review and suggest changes to the electrical design of less experienced engineers. Exhibits excellent communication skills....

Electrical Engineer 7(Substation)

  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

**Job Title:** Electrical Engineer 7(Substation) **Group:** IND **Certification/License Requirements:** Professional Engineer **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree...

Electrical Engineer 5(Substation)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

**Job Title:** Electrical Engineer 5(Substation) **Group:** IND **Certification/License Requirements:** Professional Engineer **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree...

Electrical Engineer 3(Substation)

  • Bowie, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bowie, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

**Job Title:** Electrical Engineer 3(Substation) **Group:** IND **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology...

Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  • Bowie, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bowie, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

We have multiple openings for Intermediate Electrical Engineers....

Senior Professional Electrical Engineer

  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

We have multiple openings for Senior Professional Electrical Engineers....

Electrical Engineer (PE)

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

C-CWS-24-017 Summary: + The Electrical Engineer PE will assist the customer with the performance of electrical engineering design and production support from project inception through construction Duties...

Substation Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on....

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Traveler (AFG) Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center) Senior Electrical Engineer - Herndon, VA RF Research Physicist/Electrical Engineer Laurel, MD $90,000.00-$350,000.00 2 weeks...

Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems (R3337)

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Electrical systems are essential to all aspects of a submarine, from its power distribution, lighting and controls to its navigation and communication....

Electrical Engineer

  • Hyattsville, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Background & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field of study is required; Minimum of three (3) years of experience in electrical design; Experience with AutoCAD...

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

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 Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
Master's Degree
20.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.0%
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 Washington, DC
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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