Electrical Engineer Jobs in Oregon

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 Project Engineer

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 4 hours ago

Engineering and PE...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 hours ago

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a senior electrical engineer....

Electrical Engineer (PE) - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Requirement: 8-10 years of experience as an electrical engineer PE License Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office software, and more Being able to...

Remote Work

Electrical Engineer, PE I

  • Salem, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 3 days ago

The purpose of a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer is to provide technical authority and direction as the Engineer of Record (EOR) for the development of electrical engineering designs, studies...

Electrical Engineer 5

  • Tualatin, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR
  • 6 days ago

Experience in power distribution and/or control system design of industrial manufacturing tools. Experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment....

Electrical Engineer EI

  • Salem, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer EI works directly with a senior member of the team on various projects to grow their experience and responsibilities....

Electrical Engineer (PE)

  • Tualatin, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR
  • 8 days ago

We're growing our electrical engineering practice in Tualatin, OR, and we're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to help lead the charge....

Electrical Engineer, PV Systems - Remote, US

  • Salem, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 10 days ago

Perform all levels of electrical design and analysis for PV and energy storage projects....

Electrical Engineer I Mortenson

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago

Verify that construction agrees with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC Manage and lead the electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

  • Portland, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 14 days ago

Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs....

Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Hermiston, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Hermiston, OR
  • 14 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal transportation by start date....

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

  • Wilsonville, OR
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilsonville, OR
  • 15 days ago

Security Clearance: None/Not Required Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer (MEE) to join our integrated product team supporting both commercial and military applications....

Forensic Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

  • Portland, OR
  • 18 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering with over 5 years of experience in evaluating electrical system and component failures in a commercial or industrial setting is preferred....

Remote Work

Senior Electrical Engineer - Circuit Board Design and Systems Testing

  • Portland, OR
  • 22 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 22 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer Circuit Board Design and Systems Testing This position requires an expert in the electrical design of custom circuit boards....

Electrical Engineer

  • Portland, OR
  • 23 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 23 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Oregon

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Oregon

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 Oregon offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
Master's Degree
20.9%
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 Oregon
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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