Electrical Technician Jobs

Explore Electrical Technician jobs for experienced professionals ready to maintain, troubleshoot, test, and improve electrical equipment and systems. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles that may suit technicians with advanced expertise, industry certifications, and a strong record of solving complex technical problems.

What Electrical Technicians Do

Electrical Technicians install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Depending on the role, they may work with industrial machinery, power distribution, controls, instrumentation, motors, or electronic components. They use technical drawings, diagnostic tools, and safety procedures to identify faults, support reliable operations, and document their work.

Industries and Work Environments

Electrical Technician opportunities can be found across manufacturing, utilities, energy, aerospace, telecommunications, building systems, and other technical fields. Work settings range from production floors and laboratories to power facilities and customer sites. Responsibilities and schedules vary by employer, equipment, and operational needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek knowledge of electrical principles, troubleshooting, equipment testing, and workplace safety. Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, automation, instrumentation, or high-voltage systems can be valuable for specialized positions. Requirements vary; some employers prefer a technical degree or vocational training, relevant certifications, and several years of hands-on experience.

Find Electrical Technician Jobs on Ladders

Search Electrical Technician openings on Ladders to discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and locations, then focus your search on opportunities that match your technical background and career goals. Compensation and qualifications vary by position.

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$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead field operations on government and infrastructure projects nationwide. Oversee construction activities, manage subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality control for s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $383K *

Engage in shaping the future of aviation modernization by leading technical strategies and integration efforts. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance air traffic management and safety-critical...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$157K - $283K *

Transform transit operations by leading complex Automatic Train Supervision initiatives. Drive collaboration across technical and operational teams, ensuring system performance and reliability for maj...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $95K *

Support diverse facilities by providing technical leadership and hands-on problem-solving across multiple locations. Enjoy a flexible remote role with travel, mentoring teams, and ensuring efficient b...

Fort Myers, FLRemote

4 days ago

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

$114K - $128K *

Optimize project execution by leading large-scale electrical construction teams. Ensure compliance with safety standards, drive productivity, and maintain quality while managing budgets and timelines...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advanced support for industrial control systems. As a key escalation point, you'll tackle complex issues, drive system stability, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic 2...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading structural and finite element analyses of turbomachinery components. Collaborate with engineers to develop methodologies, support design evaluations, and enhance analyti...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $163K *

Elevate your engineering career by tackling complex avionics challenges. Collaborate across disciplines to design, integrate, and test innovative systems, ensuring mission success through effective co...

Croton On Hudson, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Develop and maintain integrated system solutions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer requirements into mission-critical capabilities, ensuring quality and efficiency th...

Lower Peach Tree, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive customer success by implementing and expanding Teleport solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance adoption, troubleshoot issues, and deliver tailored training, ensuring cl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $222K *

Unlock your potential in a remote Mechanical Analysis role, supporting nuclear power uprates. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance power generation, manage resources, and mentor junior engine...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by designing utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative engineering solutions while m...

Kansas City, KSRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $115K *

Design and develop innovative security systems using CAD software. Collaborate with engineers to create precise models and drawings that meet technical and regulatory standards, ensuring practical imp...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale automation projects for critical infrastructure, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and delivery while maintaining safety and qualit...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $243K *

Lead the charge in modernizing C4I systems by managing integration and testing strategies. Collaborate with an international team to define architecture and ensure system verification, driving project...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $222K *

Champion innovative control systems engineering by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement advanced PLC and SIS solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and safety acros...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and perform fault event analysis for distribution substations. Collaborate with utility clients, prepare technical specifications, and execute protection studies while ensuring project quality...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing PLC/HMI control systems for diverse manufacturing processes. Collaborate with clients and lead projects while mentoring junior engineers to deliver innov...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver hands-on engineering solutions for industrial control systems, focusing on SCADA, PLC programming, and project management while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion aerial data accuracy by post-processing LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with project leads to ensure quality deliverables and implement best practices for remote sensing projects across divers...

Lansdale, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative energy solutions by leading electrical design projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality standards in protection and controls engineering. Collaborate with teams...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$98K - $157K *

Lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge technical solutions for energy systems. Collaborate with commercial teams to drive business growth and develop impactful field service proposals across a div...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $195K *

Take ownership of designing automated systems and robotic equipment for remote operations in radiological environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and perf...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Electrical Technician do?question toggle

    An Electrical Technician installs, tests, inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical equipment and systems. Duties vary by industry and may involve industrial machinery, controls, power distribution, or instrumentation.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Electrical Technician jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and role. Employers may look for vocational or technical education, hands-on experience, knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting, and relevant certifications. Specialized positions may require experience with PLCs, automation, or high-voltage systems.

  • Where do Electrical Technicians work?question toggle

    Electrical Technicians work in industries such as manufacturing, utilities, energy, aerospace, telecommunications, and building systems. Their work may take place in facilities, laboratories, production environments, or at customer sites.

  • Can Electrical Technician jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, or senior Electrical Technician positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on factors such as location, industry, qualifications, responsibilities, and employer.

  • How can I find Electrical Technician jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional Electrical Technician openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.