Electrical Engineer Jobs in Great Falls, 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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Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer

  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Proficiency with requirements analysis, system and electrical design deliverables/reviews and related tools....

Sr Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Proficiency with requirements analysis, system and electrical design deliverables/reviews and related tools....

Sr Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

Requirements: -Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology -Ability electrical fundamentals to troubleshooting, operation, and design of electrical components and...

Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

  • Herndon, VA (4 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (4 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors degree in an electrical engineering, or 6+ years of relevant electrical experience. - 1+ year of experience with industrial or commercial electrical design. - 1+ year...

Electrical Engineer, Critical Infrastructure , Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA (4 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (4 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. 3+ cumulative years of experience with industrial, municipal, or commercial engineering including but not limited...

Electrical Engineer (On-Site: Arlington, Va)

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago

If you have a strong background in Electrical engineering, with a particular focus on power generators, uninterruptible power supplies, life safety/emergency/mission critical power distribution, electric...

Mid Electrical Engineer NEW

  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Mid Electrical Engineer Prescient Edge View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Systems Bethesda, MD (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Benefits: At Prescient Edge, we...

Lead Hardware Electrical Engineer

  • Sterling, VA (6 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (6 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Lead Hardware Electrical Engineer THIS POSITION IS NOT OPEN FOR CORP TO CORP Our client, a prestigious Federal contractor is seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented, Electrical Engineer responsible...

Electrical Engineer NEW

  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer SGC LLC View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Early Career (2+ yrs experience) $100,000 - $125,000 Engineering - Electrical Manassas, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Basic Qualifications...

Associate Electrical Engineer

  • Lanham, MD (24 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (24 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Control Documents, Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical Engineering Graduate, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Systems Integration, Spacecraft Subsystems, RF Systems, Power Systems, Commands...

Electrical Engineer I

  • Burtonsville, MD (21 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burtonsville, MD (21 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Who You Are As Electrical Engineer I, you are responsible for providing electrical engineering expertise for projects, including design, development, and completion assistance under the direction and...

Electrical Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team, specializing in the design of large commercial buildings....

Electrical Engineer

  • Herndon, VA (4 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (4 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements: P.E. or EIT preferred BS degree in Electrical Engineering 4+ years of experience Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design such as lighting, power distribution, communications...

Electrical Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 4 days ago

as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm What You Will Do: Function as lead electrical engineer for multi-discipline projects, through all phases of process Perform electrical...

Electrical Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Great Falls, VA)
  • 4 days ago

as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm What You Will Do: Function as lead electrical engineer for multi-discipline projects, through all phases of process Perform electrical...

Demographic Data for Great Falls, VA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Great Falls, VA

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 Great Falls, VA 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 Great Falls, 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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