Electrical Engineer Jobs in Happy Valley, OR

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 - Mission Critical Facilities

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 9 hours ago

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and...

Electrical Engineer

  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 22 hours ago

The Commissioning & Testing Electrical Engineer facilitates on-site engineering and project assistance for substation construction projects....

Electrical Engineer II

  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

SALARY RANGE: $112,500 - 122,500 POSITION SUMMARY: The primary role of an Electrical Engineer is to participate in the design and detail engineering efforts to support the construction of aluminum and...

Senior Airport Electrical Engineer - Manager

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Performs electrical engineering design tasks on various projects, including preparation and coordination of the project deliverables and documents including calculations, drawings, and specifications...

Electrical Engineer - Program Lead (Onsite)

  • Wilsonville, OR (14 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilsonville, OR (14 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

These electrical engineers manage program schedule, cost, and execution for the electrical engineering department....

Electrical Engineer

  • Hillsboro, OR (17 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (17 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Pay Range: $50/hr. - $60/hr. What's the Job?...

Protection & Controls (P&C) Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a seasoned Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon (OR)....

Studies and PV Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in power system studies and utility-scale PV solar design to join our Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon...

Electrical Engineer - Substation (Vancouver, WA)

  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry....

Substation Project Manager Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer with substation design experience to join our Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon (OR)....

Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago

Experience with any software for data analysis is preferred, particularly related to electrical engineering....

Substation Protection & Controls - Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a seasoned Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in Denver, CO or Portland, OR....

Electrical Project Engineer

  • Hillsboro, OR (17 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (17 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Engineering and PE...

Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry....

Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Engineer to support the construction of a Water Treatment Plant located in the greater Portland OR This project will be the first of its kind in and ultimately supplying 135 million gallons of water...

Demographic Data for Happy Valley, OR

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Happy Valley, OR

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 Happy Valley, OR 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 Happy Valley, OR
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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