Electrical Engineer Jobs in Washington

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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Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago

& Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a senior electrical engineer....

Sr Electrical Engineer (Contract)

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 17 hours ago

Sr Electrical Engineer (Contract) We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to drive autonomous ground vehicle power train and power distribution systems development for TerraClear's...

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Edmonds, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Edmonds, WA
  • 1 day ago

design Electrical engineering Design Autocad electrical Additional Skills & Qualifications 8+ years of Revit 8+ year of Arc Flash, Easy PowerDB, SKM Power P.E License Pay and Benefits The pay range...

Job Responsibilities Executes the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion....

Senior Port Electrical Engineer

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago

Our Energy Business Unit is seeking a Senior Ports Electrical Engineer dedicated to delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for marine cargo and passenger terminals, urban waterfronts...

Remote Work

Electrical Engineer

  • Everett, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 1 day ago

You will report directly to our Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Everett, WA office....

design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests) Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and...

We are hiring for an experienced Electrical Engineer responsible for ensuring electrical integrity across spacecraft harnessing systems, with a primary focus on test harnessing and a secondary support...

Electrical Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the architecture of all system electrical design engineering functions including research, development and sustaining efforts, as well as the process methodologies...

Sr. Electrical Project Engineer

  • Longview, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Longview, WA
  • 2 days ago

Honeywell, Allen Bradley), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) and Power Distribution Systems....

SB Supply Chain Engineer (Electrical)-SourceBlue

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Review and ensure accurate vendor contract terms in place and hold vendor accountable to conditions and prompt document execution of purchase order and change orders....

Early Career Electrical Engineer - Buildings

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Seattle, WA office....

Associate Electrical Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Engage in strategic initiatives within the Engineering & Design group to drive innovation and enhance service delivery....

Electrical Engineer Onsite

  • Richland, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 4 days ago

Overview Our Nuclear Services Group is looking for Electrical Engineers onsite at Columbia Generating Station in Richland, WA....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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