Electrical Engineer Jobs in Newark, 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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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Hybrid) My client is an MEP Design Firm in NYC who has had impressive growth over the last 24 years through a combination of organic growth, private equity backing, and a recent strategic merger....

Project Electrical Engineer

  • Sayreville, NJ (21 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (21 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Project Electrical Engineer Project Electrical Engineer Department: MEP Employment Type: Full Time Location: Parlin, NJ Reporting To: Richard LaFortune Compensation: $85,000 - $125,000 / year Description...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college. 8+ years of experience in electrical design related to low voltage power distribution, data centers...

Electrical Engineer - Commercial & Healthcare

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Hybrid) Seeking Mid-Senior Level Electrical Engineers for a local NYC MEP Design Firm....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Mahwah, NJ (23 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (23 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and modify torque tool systems....

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Somerset, NJ (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, NJ (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000.00 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field....

Electrical Engineers

  • Edison, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days 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,...

Electrical Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: 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 (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Electrical Design Engineer

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Project Electrical Engineer

  • Parlin, NJ (20 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Parlin, NJ (20 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Electrical Engineer Generation Mid-Level

  • Oradell, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oradell, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

+ Project proposal and budget development **Required Education/Experience** + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering + Electrical PE License + 6-8+ years of detailed electrical design engineering...

Electrical Engineer Generation Senior Level

  • Oradell, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oradell, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

**Responsibilities include:** + Lead electrical engineer on design of power generation projects + Lead electrical engineer on design of renewable energy projects + Lead electrical engineer on power...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Newark, NJ

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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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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