Electrical Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

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

  • Alcoa, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alcoa, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Oversee external vendors providing electrical design and support functions. What's Needed? Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution....

Electrical Engineer - GID

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 1 day ago

About the Role Embark on an exciting career journey as a Battery Manufacturing Facility Electrical Design Engineer in our dynamic GID Engineering team....

New Graduate May/June 2025 - Electrical Engineer

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago

Electrical Engineering What offices are we hiring for?...

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

an experienced Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to join our clients team for an exciting opportunity!...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who is excited about taking on complex issues associated with water/wastewater/water resources and building electrical systems for our clients....

Electrical Engineer- Central Engineering

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 2 days ago

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering / preferred master’s in electrical engineering Experience designing control schemes, and utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish providing efficient solutions...

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Mount Juliet, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN
  • 2 days ago

Overview: The successful candidate will work with the design of electrical power distribution systems involving protective relays, PLC controls, and power monitoring using computer aided design tools...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Mount Juliet, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN
  • 2 days ago

The successful candidate will work with the design of electrical power distribution systems involving protective relays, PLC controls, and power monitoring using computer aided design tools to design...

Facilities Electrical Engineer. Job in Smyrna Gr8Jobs

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 3 days ago

Facilities Electrical Engineer ResourceTek is the Human Capital division of Barge Design Solutions, a multi-discipline Engineering firm....

Electrical Engineer

  • Loudon, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Loudon, TN
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit....

Electrical Engineer

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago

Job Description We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply....

Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Grid

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago

As a Project Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for guiding junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, including providing...

Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Grid

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues....

Electrical Engineer 3 - Nuclear

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 5 days ago

engineering issues Assist the electrical engineering lead or project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget Prepare and review detailed calculations...

Sr Engineer - Electrical

  • Loudon, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Loudon, TN
  • 8 days ago

Experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers); variable speed motor drives; HMI (Human Machine Interfaces) distributed control systems; instrumentation; and power distribution....

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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