Electrical Engineer Jobs in Wake Forest, 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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Senior Electrical Engineer - (Retail, Workplace, Education, Transit)

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 22 hours ago

Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Design & Engineering team within the North America Places group....

Project Electrical Engineer - (Retail, Workplace, Education, Transit)

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 22 hours ago

Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Electrical Engineer to join our Design & Engineering team within the North America Places group....

Electrical Engineer

  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Description and Requirements About Our Team Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider Group (CSP) is seeking an Electrical Engineer for server product development....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Description and Requirements About Our Team Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider Group (CSP) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for server product development....

Electrical Engineer (PE Or EIT)

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer (PE) Job Description We are seeking a talented Licensed Electrical Engineer who thrives not only in designing full electrical systems, including power, lighting, and fire alarm for...

Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Essential skills and experience: An electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program Five or more years experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project...

Electrical Engineer II

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago

The Electrical Engineer II is a key member of the general engineering team and is responsible for providing world-class electrical engineering design across multiple capital projects throughout the...

Electrical Engineer 2

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited university Registered Professional Engineer (or obtainable within 1 year) Minimum four (4) years relevant work experience Proficiency...

Senior Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG)

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG) Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64106Springfield, MO, US, 65810Tampa, FL, US, 33609Raleigh, NC, US, 27607Myrtle Beach, SC, US, 29577Dickinson...

Electrical Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Advanced Power Distribution: Design robust power distribution systems, skilled in both low and medium voltage applications, tailored to the specific needs of cutting-edge manufacturing plants....

Electrical Engineer

  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: * Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Electrical * 3-7 years of industry experience is required * Experience with Altium Designer and comprehensive knowledge of hardware engineering *...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Design Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Job Segment: Construction, Electrical Engineering, Design Engineer, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering...

Electrical Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 days ago

within 6 months + 18 months exp. as an Electrical Engineer, designing solar PV and battery backup systems, performing electrical analysis of systems, applying NEC requirements and code implementation...

Electrical Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 10 days ago

ROCKWOOL is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Project Manager to join the North American Hub of our Group Technology organization....

Instrument/Electrical Engineer - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 10 days ago

EDUCATION Normally requires at least a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering....

Demographic Data for Wake Forest, NC

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Local
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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.0%
Master's Degree
20.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
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 Wake Forest, 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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