Explore Electrical Engineer Jobs

Discover Electrical Engineer opportunities that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. We feature vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles across power systems, electronics, controls, semiconductors, and hardware design. Browse openings from employers seeking engineers to develop, test, and improve the electrical systems and products people rely on.

What Electrical Engineers Do

Electrical engineers design and oversee electrical equipment, systems, and components. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include developing circuit designs, specifying components, analyzing system performance, creating technical documentation, and coordinating testing and validation. Many engineers collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product teams to bring complex projects from concept to deployment.

Common Electrical Engineering Specialties

Electrical engineering careers span a range of industries and technical specialties. Opportunities may focus on power generation and distribution, renewable energy, control systems, embedded hardware, communications, electronics, semiconductor devices, or electrical infrastructure. Job titles and requirements vary by employer, industry, and level of responsibility.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for a relevant engineering degree and experience applying electrical engineering principles to real-world projects. Valuable skills can include circuit analysis, CAD and simulation tools, testing and troubleshooting, systems thinking, and familiarity with applicable standards. Project leadership, clear communication, and cross-functional collaboration can also be important, particularly for senior and leadership positions.

Find Your Next Electrical Engineer Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Electrical Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to identify opportunities aligned with your expertise and preferred career path.

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$85K - $100K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance and maintain the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions SIS, ensuring a robust technological infrastructure that supports student success and institutional goals throug...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Advance your career by managing project documentation, coordinating schedules, and ensuring quality control on large-scale construction projects across the U.S. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliv...

Rockford, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electrification solutions. As a Field Application Engineer, you'll lead technical consultations, collaborate with engineers, and ensure ABB products meet proje...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical leadership and drive project specifications by applying expertise in MV/LV switchgear and power distribution solutions across diverse markets, ensuring ABB products meet preferred m...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $234K *

Drive the architecture and development of audio signal processing technology, leading complex engineering efforts and ensuring high-quality, reusable DSP components across multiple product lines...

Framingham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead supplier quality initiatives to ensure product conformity and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards, manage audits, and enhance supp...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $150K *

Shape the future of safety in a dynamic environment by developing and enhancing EHS programs. Collaborate across teams to foster a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations w...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $178K *

Drive your career with a senior role focused on software development for control room simulators, collaborating with engineers to enhance plant models and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Champion advanced IT infrastructure solutions by providing Tier 3 engineering and support. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving technical risk analysis and supporting mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $130K *

Champion innovative control systems for industrial solutions, leading design and development projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure products meet market demands while transitioning designs to manu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $108K *

Shape the future of fire protection engineering by designing innovative fire suppression and alarm systems for diverse, complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ens...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in creating cutting-edge embedded software solutions for autonomous mobile robotics. Drive technical excellence, oversee collaborative engineering efforts, and ensure high reliability...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Grow a dynamic team driving OpenRouter’s provider ecosystem, managing innovations across diverse models and endpoints, ensuring quality and efficiency in inference services for millions of requests da...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Contribute to the development of embedded software for nuclear systems. Lead a team ensuring design compliance, execute project plans, and enhance operational efficiency. Drive collaboration across di...

Wilmington, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $136K *

Unlock the potential of nuclear instrumentation by overseeing manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product quality and supplier pe...

Supply, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse EV projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive project excellence while naviga...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance reliability assessments of North America's bulk power system. Collaborate with teams to analyze energy data, identify risks, and support the development of cri...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of critical VPP projects; manage field operations, partner support, and technical training while leading a team of engineers to ensure top-tier service and product quality within the re...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$233K - $275K *

Elevate the Company’s regulatory strategy by managing environmental and energy compliance, driving policy engagement, and mitigating legal risks. Collaborate across departments to support growth objec...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $202K *

Create innovative AI-powered healthcare products by transforming complex workflows into intuitive applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences and own fe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leveraging engineering expertise to analyze, design, and deliver innovative solutions for diverse civil projects, collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and regulato...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $87K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative civil projects, utilizing advanced software, and collaborating across disciplines to shape the future built environment while adhering to r...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building impactful software features that enhance educators' management of English Learner programs, taking ownership from design to operation in a full-stack environment utilizing...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional field service support for imaging equipment. This role involves extensive travel, advanced troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure top-tier...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an electrical engineer do?question toggle

    Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and improve electrical systems and equipment. Their work can involve circuits, power systems, controls, electronics, and hardware, depending on their specialty and employer.

  • What industries hire electrical engineers?question toggle

    Electrical engineers work in industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive, semiconductors, and technology. Available roles and requirements differ by industry.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for electrical engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many positions require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with relevant technical experience. Some roles may favor advanced degrees, professional credentials, or experience with specific tools, products, or industry standards.

  • What skills are useful for electrical engineers?question toggle

    Useful skills may include circuit design and analysis, troubleshooting, testing, simulation, technical documentation, and systems engineering. Communication and project collaboration are also valuable, especially in cross-functional or senior roles.

  • Can I find Electrical Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more, including Electrical Engineer opportunities. Check individual listings for compensation and qualification details.