Electrical Engineer Jobs in Canton, MA

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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Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design Job Details National Grid

  • Hopedale, MA (21 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hopedale, MA (21 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program. EIT and Professional Engineers license desirable....

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Hardware Lead (ONSITE)

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Date Posted: 2025-06-18 Country: United States of America Location: MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S....

Principal Electrical Engineer - Hardware Lead

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Date Posted: 2025-06-18 Country: United States of America Location: MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S....

Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

  • Hopedale, MA (21 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopedale, MA (21 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

**Qualifications** A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program....

Principal Electrical Engineer - Hardware Lead

  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Date Posted: 2025-06-18 Country: United States of America Location: MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S....

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Hardware Lead (ONSITE)

  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Date Posted: 2025-06-18 Country: United States of America Location: MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S....

Electrical Engineer (MEP 5+ years experience) - Boston MA

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer for our Boston office supporting the function enterprise-wide....

Electrical Engineer - Mansfield, MA

  • Mansfield, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Overall Activities: We currently have an opening for an Electrical Engineer in our Mansfield, MA office serving clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, higher education, and research industries...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in either our Boston or Burlington, MA office....

Engineer, Electrical

  • Medway, MA (15 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Medway, MA (15 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Engineering experience in power generation, transmission, or distribution....

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

  • Burlington, MA (22 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (22 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 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 (MEP) - Boston, MA

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Bala is seeking an ambitious degreed Electrical Engineer in our Boston office who thrives on challenges and wants to grow their career....

Electrical Engineer

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 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...

FM Approvals Advanced Electrical Engineer

  • Norwood, MA (3 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (3 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications BS Electrical Engineering....

Electrical Engineer

  • Bridgewater, MA (16 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA (16 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

The Opportunity Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Engineering Location: Bridgewater, NS or Coldbrook, NS Closing Date: July 2, 2025 We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Canton, MA

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 Canton, MA 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 Canton, MA
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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