Electrical Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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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Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago

**Job Category** Engineering & Science **Position Summary** We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer like you to join our amazing Muscatine, IA manufacturing plant....

**Nearest Major Market:** Dallas **Nearest Secondary Market:** Fort Worth **Job Segment:** Construction, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering...

Electrical Engineer - Remote

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Experience in electrical engineering and electrical design. 6+ years of experience in electrical building consulting. Strong communication and human relation skills....

Remote Work

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Essential Skills Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) Registration. 10+ years of relevant electrical design experience....

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 6 days ago

Required Qualifications PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years of experience; MS with 5+ years; or BS with 8+ years in RF/acoustic filter design or RF Front End Circuits development...

Electrical Engineer- PE

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago

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

Electrical Engineer

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago

Essential Skills Proficiency in design and electrical engineering. Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT. Electrical engineering experience within building design....

Electrical Engineer- PE

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 8 days ago

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

Principal Electrical Engineer - RF & Analog Design - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 13 days ago

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Principal Electrical Engineer - RF & Analog Design - Advanced...

Senior Electrical Engineer for Nuclear Effects (ONSITE)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 13 days ago

This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer with analog and digital design experience....

Professional Electrical Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 days ago

Work model: On-Site What you will do: Design electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, life safety, and low-voltage infrastructure Lead and oversee electrical design and documentation...

Electrical Engineer, Google Data Centers

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 18 days ago

Identify and resolve electrical engineering issues during construction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions....

Electrical Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago

Electrical Engineer Job title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Ames or Des Moines, IA, and Omaha, NE....

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - for Nuclear Effects (Onsite)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 27 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 27 days ago

design engineers to provide actionable circuit feedback....

Electrical Engineer (Substation)

  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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 Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.1%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
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 Iowa
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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