Electrical Engineer Jobs in Harrisburg, PA

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 (onsite)

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

What you will do Johnson Controls is seeking an Electrical Engineer that can process engineering bills of materials and drawings to provide a clear-to-build production release for a large commercial...

Electrical Engineer

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 2 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....

Senior Resident Engineer - Electrical (York, PA, US)

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Education Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education Specifications A bachelor's degree in engineering, specifically a degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred....

Early Career Electrical Engineer - Buildings

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 days ago

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer for our York, PA office....

Senior Electrical Engineer Job Details C0001225248P

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Job posting end date: 09/30/2025 Introduction: Join our innovative team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, where you'll support electrical design and provide vital technical support for Metso Bulk Material...

Senior Resident Engineer - Electrical

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Education Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education Specifications A bachelors degree in engineering, specifically a degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred....

Engineer, Electrical

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 9 days ago

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer and 5+ years engineering experience Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 Standard, "Selection, Qualification...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 9 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...

Distribution Engineer, Electrical Utility

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 14 days ago

As a Lead Distribution Engineer, You can expect to: Lead the development of electrical distribution work packages; Perform engineering design and analysis; Work may include Make Ready projects and/or...

Electrical Engineer

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties Help You will prepare electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications to accompany design models generated on electrical engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD)....

Engineer- Electrical, Product Development

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements US citizenship or permanent residency strongly preferred due to ITAR requirement B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field....

Sr Electrical Engineer

  • Carlisle, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carlisle, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer Carlisle, PA 17015 System One is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Carlisle, PA on a contract basis....

Electrical Engineer

  • Carlisle, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carlisle, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Electrical Engineer Carlisle PA 17015 System One is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Carlisle, PA on a contract basis....

Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

  • Middletown, PA (9 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Middletown, PA (9 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants Provide technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities to include: Engineering design change packages...

Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Middletown, PA (9 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Middletown, PA (9 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 60+ 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...

Demographic Data for Harrisburg, PA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Harrisburg, PA

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 Harrisburg, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
Master's Degree
21.1%
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 Harrisburg, PA
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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