Electrical Engineer Jobs in Columbia, IL

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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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Granite City, IL (20 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Granite City, IL (20 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

AB Powerflex, Siemens S120, Control Techniques) Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages....

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Louis, AutoCAD, Revit, Electrical Engineering, Career Progression, Senior Management, Electrical Design...

Mid or Senior level Design and Analysis Engineer (Electrical Systems Design)

  • Berkeley, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of electrical engineering and scientific principles; the ability to apply this knowledge to develop, design, analyze, test, integrate, and validate solutions for wire harness and interconnect...

Electrical Engineer (Substation)

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to electrical design....

Electrical Engineer - Sr. Project Manager

  • Belleville, IL (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Belleville, IL (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Sr. Project Manager in one of the below posting locations....

Electrical Engineer

  • Berkeley, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 4 days ago

An aerospace client of Insight Global is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their team in St. Louis, MO....

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Creve Coeur, MO (19 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Creve Coeur, MO (19 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center** Date: Jun 20, 2025 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Charlotte, NC, US Canonsburg, PA, US US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies **Together, we own our...

Electrical Engineer- PE

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 8 days ago

This electrical engineer position is urgent and they are interviewing and hiring right now!...

Facilities Electrical Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Facilities Electrical Engineer (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing's STL Engineering organization is currently seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer in Hazelwood, MO to support...

Electrical Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. 8+ years Transformer Design Experience. Instrument Transformer Design experience desired....

Electrical Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Perform and review power system studies and other electrical design calculations....

Electrical Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm What You Will Do: Function as lead electrical engineer for multi-discipline projects, through all phases of process Perform electrical...

Senior Electrical Engineer (BSEE required) - Power Systems / Power Distribution

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer (BSEE required) - Power Systems / Power Distribution CDG Engineers Inc Location St Louis Posted date 2 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other...

Electrical Engineer - Facilities

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Electrical Engineer - Facilities Mfg & Engineering St Louis, Missouri Direct Hire Jun 17, 2025 Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Kansas City or St....

Product Improvement Engineer - Electrical

  • Bridgeton, MO (24 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (24 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Product Support, Project, or Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Proficient with ECAD software and MS Office Suite Preferred Skills...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Columbia, IL

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 Columbia, IL 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
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 Columbia, IL
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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