Electrical Engineer Jobs in Carteret, NJ

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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Electrical Engineers

  • Edison, NJ (9 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Edison, NJ (9 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Electrical Engineer(s) (full-time, multiple openings) L&T Technology Services Ltd. is in need of Electrical Engineer(s) in Edison, NJ and various unanticipated locations throughout the US to design,...

Sr / Field Electrical Engineer - 90385500 - North Brunswick

  • North Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

The salary/hourly range is $86,500-$111,996 for the Field Electrical Engineer position and $103,700-$134,460 for the Sr Field Electrical Engineer position....

Electrical Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Job Description Join a dynamic team where you will learn and maintain existing control systems for residential elevators, focusing on both hardware and firmware disciplines....

Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders Integrate complex electrical engineering requirements into facility designs Interact regularly with clients to maintain current relationships...

Electrical Engineer

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

**Required Skills:** Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: 1....

Electrical Design Engineer

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

drawings, detailed specifications and performance based specifications for electrical power distribution and related systems....

Project Electrical Engineer

  • Parlin, NJ (9 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parlin, NJ (9 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

a highly skilled and motivated Project Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team for our Parlin, NJ office....

Electrical Engineer (Substation)

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Staff Electrical Engineer - Pine Brook, NJ

  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering * 7+ years as a Senior Engineer in FPGA/ASIC Design & Verification * Must be able to work on-site daily * Due to U.S. export control laws under ITAR, this position is only open to U.S....

Principal Electrical Engineer - Pine Brook, NJ

  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com Principal Electrical Engineer Overview Exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to work in our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Pine Brook, NJ

  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com Senior Electrical Engineer Overview In this role, you will be a key member of a technical team responsible for the development, design, and...

Engineer I - Electrical Engineer

  • Piscataway, NJ (12 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (12 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for installing electrical wiring and assembling components in control cabinets, electrical and industrial equipment, and related industrial apparatus according...

Electrical Engineer (MEP)

  • Bridgewater, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details: Electrical Engineer MEP- Electrical Engineering Design- MEP Engineering A multi-disciplinary MEP engineering firm is actively seeking to add an Electrical Engineer to the organization for...

Electrical Engineer

  • Bridgewater, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (20 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

This includes medium and low voltage utility service entrance and power distribution, lighting, and motor controls....

Senior Electrical Engineer - Rail/Transit - Hybrid

  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from Carteret, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Electrical Engineering Design experience with Transportation projects highly desired....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Carteret, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Carteret, NJ 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 Carteret, NJ
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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