Electrical Engineer Jobs in Chantilly, VA

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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Junior Electrical Engineer

  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Primary Responsibilities : Assist in the design and layout of electrical power distribution systems, including medium- and low-voltage systems....

Electrical Engineer Day Shift

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Day Shift Location: United Kingdom Salary: 45000 per annum Benefits: 45,000 + Training + Career Proregression + 20 Days Holiday Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Engineering...

Electrical Engineer (submarine systems)

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Electrical Engineer (submarine systems) Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of technical experience to become an integral member...

Principal Electrical Engineer - Cabinets

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Principal Electrical Engineer - Cabinets Our client, a leading federal defense contractor has an immediate opening in Manassas, VA for a Principal Electrical Engineer to take a lead role in a small...

Electrical Engineer - Lead

  • Sterling, VA (8 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (8 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Electrical Engineer - Lead Our client, a prestigious Federal contractor is seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented, Electrical Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer...

Electrical Engineer 7(Substation)

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

**Job Title:** Electrical Engineer 7(Substation) **Group:** IND **Certification/License Requirements:** Professional Engineer **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree...

Electrical Engineer 5(Substation)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

**Job Title:** Electrical Engineer 5(Substation) **Group:** IND **Certification/License Requirements:** Professional Engineer **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree...

Electrical Engineer 5

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

Can review and suggest changes to the electrical design of less experienced engineers. Exhibits excellent communication skills....

Senior Professional Electrical Engineer

  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

We have multiple openings for Senior Professional Electrical Engineers....

Electrical Engineer 3(Substation)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

**Job Title:** Electrical Engineer 3(Substation) **Group:** IND **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology...

Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

We have multiple openings for Intermediate Electrical Engineers....

Electrical Engineer (PE)

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

C-CWS-24-017 Summary: + The Electrical Engineer PE will assist the customer with the performance of electrical engineering design and production support from project inception through construction Duties...

Substation Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on....

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Traveler (AFG) Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center) Senior Electrical Engineer - Herndon, VA RF Research Physicist/Electrical Engineer Laurel, MD $90,000.00-$350,000.00 2 weeks...

Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems (R3337)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc....

Demographic Data for Chantilly, VA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Chantilly, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Chantilly, VA 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 Chantilly, VA
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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