Electrical Engineer Jobs in South Boston, 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 and Instrumentation (Industrial)

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 10 hours ago

We're growing, and it's an exciting time to be part of our journey! As an Engineer on our team, you'll contribute to meaningful projects by providing technical direction and support throughout the...

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Electrical Engineer, Printed Circuit Board Design

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Senior Electrical Engineer will report to the Manager of Hardware Engineering within the Radar Technologies group....

Electrical Engineer Co-Op

  • Andover, MA (22 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Andover, MA (22 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

The Electrical Engineer Co-Op will be joining a cross functional R&D team at the forefront of developing high-density rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) for AI data centers and high-efficiency Uninterruptible...

Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

  • Canton, MA (11 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Canton, MA (11 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering; or MS in Electrical Engineering plus 5 years of relevant experience; or BS in Electrical Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience Proven project management capabilities across technical...

Electrical Engineer

  • Wakefield, MA (11 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (11 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The ideal candidate will own all aspects of electrical design within our client s existing products and new product development programs....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer Boston, Massachusetts Engineering Regular Full-Time 5921 Job Description Overview At Page, we promise design that makes lives better....

Project Electrical Engineer

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Project Electrical Engineer Boston, Massachusetts Engineering Regular Full-Time 5922 Job Description Overview At Page, we promise design that makes lives better....

Electrical Engineer - CMTA

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Desired Skills: Electrical Engineering Infrastructure Design Construction Administration and Submittals Power Distribution and Lighting Systems Energy Systems Renewable Energy Systems AutoCAD & REVIT...

Senior Analog and Digital Electrical Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Lead end-to-end electrical engineering efforts with multidisciplinary teams. Contribute to new business proposals and participate in presentations to prospective customers....

Senior Electrical Engineer Harvard University

  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

This position provides electrical engineering at a senior level for the planning, design, technical support on operation, maintenance, and upgrades of the University?...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

This position provides electrical engineering at a senior level for the planning, design, technical support on operation, maintenance, and upgrades of the University?...

Electrical Engineer/ Industrial Engineer

  • North Reading, MA (17 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Reading, MA (17 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Electrical Engineer/ Industrial Engineer Electrical Engineer/ Industrial Engineer North Reading, MA (Fully Onsite) 12 Months $50/h - $60/h on w2 (without benefits) 1st Shift M-F Description: Client...

Electrical Engineer

  • North Reading, MA (17 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Reading, MA (17 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Kforce has a client in North Reading, MA that is seeking a Electrical Engineer....

Capital Projects Electrical Engineer

  • Norwell, MA (16 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norwell, MA (16 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Capital Projects Electrical Engineer Westinghouse Electric Company 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Norwell Jul 09, 2025 Capital Projects Electrical Engineer - Contract 1 yr....

Electrical Engineer

  • Somerville, MA (4 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (4 miles from South Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Electrical engineering at Formlabs bridges the gap between the analog and digital worlds....

Demographic Data for South Boston, MA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in South Boston, 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 South Boston, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
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 South Boston, 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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