Create and plan electrical components for buildings or other construction projects. Electrical engineers perform feasibility studies and engineering calculations to determine a set of specifications for the manufacture, installation, and testing of electrical equipment. They manage the electrical design phase of drawing reviews and work with project managers to identify and fulfill projects’ electrical requirements.
Electrical engineers are responsible for developing plans to maximize electrical power efficiency. They may prepare reports about electrical capacity for particular electrical equipment or determine specifications for wires, switches, etc. If the electrical components of the structure or system malfunction, electrical engineers are responsible for identifying— and sometimes resolving— the issue.
Thielsch Engineering
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Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
Creative Environment Corporation (CEC), a subsidiary of Thielsch Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer....
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5 days ago
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Department of Defense
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Newport, RI
Duties Help Duties Summary The selectee for this position will serve as as Electrical Engineer in the Operations Division, Public Works Department, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa of NAVAL FACILITIES...
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11 days ago
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Vishay Intertechnology
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Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
Help us build the DNA of tech. Vishay, EFI located in Warwick, RI is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Design Engineer/Thin Film. This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and...
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90+ days ago
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