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 IV

  • BlackRock Resources
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. Minimum of 4 years of industry experience....

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Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Senior Electrical Engineer wanted in Houston, TX. It's a hybrid role. Join Our Client in North America, a premier energy delivery leader shaping tomorrow's energy systems....

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Electrical Engineer

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

Looking for an Electrical Engineer. This position is remote. Join Our Client to build a connected, sustainable world!...

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Electrical Engineer

  • L. K. Jordan & Associates
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Experience in industrial plants, oil & gas, power systems, HVAC/mechanical integration, or data centres....

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Lead Electrical Engineer

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

Knowledge of Power System One Lines, Schematics, and Connection Diagrams....

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Electrical Engineer

  • Bechtel
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 days ago

Knowledge of Power System One Lines, Schematics, and Connection Diagrams....

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Product Service Engineer - Electrical SME

  • Venture Global Lng
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 days ago

Specific experience with GE Vernova's LM2500/LMX or similar aeroderivative gas turbines, GE Vernova's 7EA Gas Turbine and associated generators and electrical systems....

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Distribution Engineer, Electrical Utility

  • Leidos
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago

in client design deliverables Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit...

Hybrid

Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer

  • Kuraray
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Title: Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Location: Pasadena, TX Who we are: Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global...

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Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

  • Black & Veatch
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago

Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs...

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Electrical Engineer

  • NRG
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 days ago

systems in electrical substations and power plants....

Hybrid

Electrical Engineer III

  • Surf Search
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 days ago

Own end-to-end electrical system architecture including power distribution, control networks, protection strategies and interface definitions....

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Entry-Level Electrical Engineer - NERC Complaince

  • CAMS
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago

Requirements Requirements: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering. 0-5 years of NERC Compliance or similar industry experience....

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Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineer

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Houston, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 24 days ago

Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineer Company OverviewAt Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future....

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Electrical Engineer III

  • Zachry
  • Houston, TX
  • 25 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 25 days ago

Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure and Construct Projects. 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience....

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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
40.6%
Master's Degree
21.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.4%
High School or GED
12.6%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
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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