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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$182K - $212K *

Drive innovative solutions in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with experts to ensure quality and compliance in rail vehicle procurement a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in diverse civil engineering projects, applying advanced principles to design and oversee site development. Collaborate with teams, manage project scopes, and ensure successful executi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning electrical application engineering for prefabricated platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring design integrity and execution read...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and safety. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and mentor engineers while managi...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and m...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of electrical substations by leading design teams, managing projects, and ensuring best practices, while fostering client relationships and promoting safety and compliance in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K *

Help us design and oversee high voltage substations, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with utilities and manage external consultants to deliver reliable power solutions for data centers ac...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Optimize and integrate the manufacturing process for hazardous materials, taking ownership from design through commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Advance energy efficiency initiatives by analyzing data, optimizing building performance, and collaborating with teams to reduce costs and support sustainability goals. Drive impactful solutions in en...

Moreno Valley, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing civil engineering design and support for utility substations. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality control while managing project scope...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing OT/ICS networks for energy systems. As a senior engineer, you'll design network architectures, manage cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative electrical designs for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with global teams on high-profile data center projects, enhancing your expertise in complex systems while enjoying a fl...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Elevate public safety solutions by implementing and supporting Emergency Call Handling systems. This remote role requires extensive travel and expertise in cloud technologies, ensuring seamless deploy...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $173K *

Drive impactful nuclear and commercial energy projects as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the design and implementation of complex electrical systems while ensuring engineering excellence and re...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative microgrid control solutions, integrating diverse energy sources and ensuring reliable automation from design to field startup. Drive advancements...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $205K *

Shape the future of electric power projects by providing expert development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews. Collaborate with clients to optimize project outcomes while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $141K *

Elevate your career by designing high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage project scopes, and deliver expert consultation to ensure successful pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic leadership in electrical engineering, overseeing project execution and team development while ensuring quality and compliance across multidisciplinary projects. Foster collaboration an...

Atlanta, GARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Engineer high voltage substation projects, overseeing design and execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness while managing project timelines and documentat...

Maine, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $150K *

Collaborate with sales and technical teams to identify opportunities, translate customer needs into design requirements, and launch new products effectively, ensuring alignment with market trends and...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to lead electrical engineering design for grid modernization projects. Drive client engagement and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.