Electrical Engineer Jobs in Watchung, 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 (A&I / Relay) - Hybrid

  • Boonton, NJ (20 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boonton, NJ (20 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Education / Experience Minimum 10 years of experience in relay/protection engineering or related industry B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Programming knowledge or...

Fully Remote Electrical Engineer

  • Florham Park, NJ (9 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (9 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team in designing analog circuits....

Remote Work

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Skills & Required Experience Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree, from an ABET accredited university. 15 years of experience in related electrical engineering design and...

Electrical Engineer (MEP)

  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details: Electrical Engineer MEP- Electrical Engineering Design- MEP Engineering A multi-disciplinary MEP engineering firm based in Manhattan, NYC is actively seeking to add an Electrical Engineer...

Principal Electrical Engineer (Aerospace & Defense)

  • Warren, NJ (3 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (3 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Lead the Electrical Engineering Function: Support the business unit management team in coordinating staff assignments and overseeing execution of electrical design work across programs....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer!...

Electrical Project Engineer

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Project Engineer Perks Full Benefits On-Site Project Experience Frequent In-House Continuing Education Paid Industry Seminars and Workshops Annual Development and Advancement Plans...

Electrical Engineer (EMC)

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Bachelors degree in an engineering or related discipline, ideally in electrical engineering or equipment safety....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 (13 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (13 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 3 days 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...

Electrical Engineer - Commercial & Healthcare

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Somerset, NJ (10 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (10 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Electrical Engineers

  • Edison, NJ (8 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (8 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 5 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,...

Sr / Field Electrical Engineer - 90385500 - North Brunswick

  • North Brunswick, NJ (14 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (14 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 5 days 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 (14 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 5 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...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Watchung, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Watchung, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
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 Watchung, 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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