Electrical Engineer Jobs in Smithfield, NC

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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Project Procurement Electrical Engineer

  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Project Procurement Electrical Engineer Who designs your future? You do....

Sr Electrical Engineer - GIS

  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

electrical power distribution products and systems with emphasis on medium voltage switchgear....

Electrical Engineer - GIS

  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

electrical power distribution products and systems with emphasis on medium voltage switchgear....

Electrical Engineer

  • Goldsboro, NC (15 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC (15 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications: Required 2 plus years electrical design and/or similar field experience or 4-year Electrical Engineering or similar degree MS Office proficiency Qualifications: Preferred 5 plus years...

Electrical Design Engineer - Protection and Automation Panels

  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wendell, NC (21 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. 3+ years of experience in electrical design in the Power Systems protection...

Hardware & Electrical Engineer

  • Goldsboro, NC (23 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC (23 miles from Smithfield, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Summary of Position: The Hardware & Electrical Engineer will support the current product line and contribute to the development of next-generation embedded and electro-mechanical systems....

Demographic Data for Smithfield, NC

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Smithfield, NC

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 Smithfield, NC 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
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 Smithfield, NC
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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