Electrical Engineer Jobs in Wharton, 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 Engineer

  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Electrical Engineer Our client, a leading federal defense contractor has a long-term contract opening for an Electrical Engineer in their Florham Park, NJ location....

Electrical Engineer

  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Electrical Engineer position with Elite Technical

  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll be part of a cross-functional team responsible for design, integration, and test....

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Haledon, NJ (19 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Haledon, NJ (19 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Advanced Electrical Engineer

  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

a Advanced Electrical Engineer to work from their Florham Park, NJ facility....

Advanced Electrical Engineer

  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Citizenship is required by Federal Law Education: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field. Experience: 5+ years (or Masters + 3 years) in electrical design....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Midland Park, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Electrical Engineer

  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical systems and equipment for industrial facilities....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ (10 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (10 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

May act in the role of lead electrical engineer (Task Leader) within a development team, group, or department responsible for specific new product development projects....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Madison, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Budd Lake, NJ (10 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (10 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 7+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or precision instrumentation...

Electrical Engineer

  • Madison, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

AMA, a Legence company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team....

Senior Electrical Engineer (Power / Relay) - Remote

  • Boonton, NJ (8 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (8 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 24 days 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...

Remote Work

Senior Electrical Engineer, P.E. - PV Design (NY/NJ/CT Applicants ONLY)

  • Warwick, NY (24 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Warwick, NY (24 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Qualifications: Professional Engineer license in Electrical Engineering....

Senior Electrical Engineer (A&I / Relay) - Hybrid

  • Boonton, NJ (8 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (8 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 45+ days 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...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Wharton, 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 Wharton, 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
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 Wharton, 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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