Electrical Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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 Engineer Associate - Entry Level

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Lockheed Martin is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineer within the Special Test Equipment (STE) organization to support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program located at Strategic Weapons Facility...

Energy Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago

Business Acumen - Understands how engineering design impacts cost, schedule, and mission success....

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering required; Masters degree is a plus. 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering with emphasis on infrastructure systems, power...

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington Navy Yard, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington Navy Yard, DC
  • 3 days ago

ENGINEERING DESIGN ENGINEERING QUALITY AND INSPECTION ORAL COMMUNICATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS TESTING AND EVALUATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals...

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington Navy Yard, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington Navy Yard, DC
  • 4 days ago

You will serve as an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER in the SSP/TECHNICAL DIVISION (SP20)/LAUNCHER BRANCH (SP22) of STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS.In addition to the basic education requirement, your resume must demonstrate...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

With minimal supervision you will be expected to perform conventional and complex electrical engineering assignments applying electrical engineering design techniques and analyses....

Senior Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG)

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG) Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64106Springfield, MO, US, 65810Tampa, FL, US, 33609Raleigh, NC, US, 27607Myrtle Beach, SC, US, 29577Dickinson...

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design and engineering....

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

within 6 months + 18 months exp. as an Electrical Engineer, designing solar PV and battery backup systems, performing electrical analysis of systems, applying NEC requirements and code implementation...

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Essential Skills 5-10 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Secret Clearance. Proficiency in analog circuitry....

Reliability Engineer - Electrical

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

Engineering Experience in projects and maintenance of ore handling and processing equipment Understanding of asset maintenance, condition monitoring, and data analysis Root cause analysis skills to...

Electrical Engineer - Washington, D.C.

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

As the Electrical Engineer at our Washington, D.C. location around the historic Washington Navy Yard right by Nationals Stadium, you will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine where you will...

Senior Electrical Engineer-Aviation

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Burns is currently seeking a licensed Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Aviation team in Washington, D.C. SUMMARY The Sr....

Mid Level Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago

Electrical engineering degree preferred. + Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience as an Electrical Engineer or Electronics Engineer + Current Secret Clearance DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS /...

Construction Electrical Engineer Secret Clearance Required

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Track project schedules and assist with evaluating change orders....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.0%
Master's Degree
20.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
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 District of Columbia
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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