Electrical Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

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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2025-2026 Facilities Engineering Electrical Engineer

  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 22 hours ago

Electrical Engineers will be enrolled in either an Electrical Systems development track or an Instrumentation & Controls development path to develop a core technical foundation to draw upon throughout...

Electrical Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. 35 years of experience in electronic product design, testing, and troubleshooting....

Energy Electrical Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

Assists all Renewables Team members with questions concerning electrical engineering design, codes, and one line diagram creation....

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

Electrical Engineer

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 7 days ago

, grounding, lighting, cable installation, raceway installation, power panels, troubleshooting of power distribution devices, equipment, and controls....

Part Time Electrical Engineers - Senior & Principal Levels

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago

Overview Become a part of ENERCON as a Part Time Electrical Engineer! We are seeking talented electrical engineers at a seasoned senior or principal engineer level....

Electrical Engineer

  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 11 days ago

Duties Help You will prepare electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications to accompany design models generated on electrical engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD)....

Electrical Engineer

  • LA
  • 14 days ago
  • LA
  • 14 days ago

Required qualifications, training, certifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Four years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering....

Electrical Engineer, PE I

  • Metairie, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 15 days ago

The purpose of a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer is to provide technical authority and direction as the Engineer of Record (EOR) for the development of electrical engineering designs, studies...

Renewable Energy Electrical Engineer

  • Metairie, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 15 days ago

Assists all Renewables Team members with questions concerning electrical engineering design, codes, and one line diagram creation....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Baton Rouge, LA Company: JM Test Systems Are you an experienced electrical engineer passionate about designing rugged, precision technology for demanding environments...

Minimum Hiring Requirements: 10 years of electrical engineering experience. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. An active PE license is preferred but not required....

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Electrical Engineer

  • Saint James, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • Saint James, LA
  • 24 days ago

Bachelor's degree required, major in Electrical Engineering Engineer II 2+ years or more of related experience....

Engineer, Electrical II

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 25 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 25 days ago

Location: Lafayette, IN Southwire Job Description Job Summary/Objective: Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer II troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine...

Project Manager 2 - Electrical Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 26 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 26 days ago

Job Posting Title: Project Manager 2 - Electrical Engineer Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - PDCM - CDC - Electrical Engineering Design (Colin Anthony Maus (00005720...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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