Electrical Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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 - U.S. Energy

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing electrical engineering design, planning, development, and technical management of assigned, simple to moderately complex engineering...

Electrical Engineer II Substation Protection and SCADA

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university....

Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

A midstream company in downtown Houston, Texas is looking for an electrical engineer to join their team....

Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer - Power Generation Prismecs Location Houston Posted date 3 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other Prismecs is at the forefront of transforming energy...

Electrical Engineer III

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Prior experience as an Electrical Engineering Lead on oil and gas projects....

Embedded Field Engineer (Electrical & Instrument) Spring, TX (Onsite)

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Should be liaising with India Engineering design Team for any emerging scenarios in the project. Should perform random audits towards quality assurance checks for critical documents....

Electrical Engineer

  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Completing studies and various requests for electrical engineering assistance such as electrical design basis, electrical specifications, and reviewing cost estimates....

High Voltage Electrical Engineer

  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for an High Voltage Electrical Engineer in Pearland, TX. - a role that will help us to power progress for our customers. Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards....

Electrical Engineer II Substation Protection and SCADA

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university....

Electrical Engineer - 77036

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Electrical Engineer: Develop lighting, power distribution, controls and fire alarm systems for commercial, educational and municipal facilities....

Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

You will be mainly accountable for: Electrical design and integration of systems into E-Houses and control buildings housing switchgear, automation or telecom equipment....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree 5+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Electrical Engineer doing detailed design Sound knowledge...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Participate in the engineering, design, and construction review processes including review of the collection system, substation, and transmission line designs....

Electrical Engineer Associate University of Houston

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles and theories to design Electrical facilities and systems....

Lead Electrical Engineer Distribution Materials

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the...

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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 Houston, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.1%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
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 Houston, TX
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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