Electrical Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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 Project Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 11 days ago

Ready to drive financial accuracy and project success? As a Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and...

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 days ago

What we are looking for : Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field. 7+ years construction engineering experience. Experience managing construction engineering teams....

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Springfield, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college/university and 10 years of engineering experience including the management of complex projects....

Electrical Engineer 3 (Lynchburg, VA, US)

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Must be able to support emergency needs or calls related to power distribution systems (less than 5% of the time)....

Electrical Project Engineer/ Coordinator

  • Surry, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Surry, VA
  • 1 day ago

Engineering Degree Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team Organizational and time management skills....

Registered Electrical Engineer

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications to be successful in the role : Degree in Electrical Engineering Must be a licensed Electrical Engineer Minimum of 8 years of design and field experience Proficient in AutoCAD and other...

Electrical Engineer

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago

Essential Skills Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. 5 years of experience with industrial control support. Proficient in using AutoCAD....

Electrical Engineer 3

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

Must be able to support emergency needs or calls related to power distribution systems (less than 5% of the time)....

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago

Required Skills & Required Experience Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering required Applicants should have a minimum of 0-3 years direct experience in related electrical engineering design, strong...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Electrical Engineer will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment and will be responsible for designing building electrical systems and producing construction documentation...

Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago

Engineering Proficient in Microsoft Office, TAAS, and other programs necessary for report filing Good communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software...

Electrical Engineer (PE) - Power & Engergy

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following Performing all aspects of electrical engineering design (specifically power distribution) as a Senior or Lead Engineer, including...

Autonomy Electrical Engineer

  • Newport News, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 5 days ago

Reviews and approves design of electrical system components or direct modification of truck components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications....

WGL - Electrical Engineer

  • Springfield, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 7 days ago

WGL - Electrical Engineer Washington Gas has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer to support Design & Engineering (D&E) and project management functions associated with small to medium scale...

Advanced Electrical Engineer - Power NEW

  • Manassas, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 8 days ago

Advanced Electrical Engineer - Power APR Consulting, Inc....

Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.


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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 Virginia

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 Virginia 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
12.9%
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 Virginia
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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