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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$100K - $120K *

Drive the design and implementation of electrical systems for large-scale data centers. Collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while managing high-profile projects...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Support the design of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects. Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to enha...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engineer cutting-edge electrical systems for large-scale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving innovation in design and...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation in electrical engineering by designing cutting-edge systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-impact projects while ensuring compliance with industry standar...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in electrical engineering by designing systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate globally on high-profile data center projects, enhancing your skills in a dynamic, client-facing ro...

Atlanta, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and advanc...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape your career by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and advancin...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Seeking an Electrical Engineer with 2+ years in building electrical design, focusing on mission critical and data center facilities. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while developing expe...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion project delivery by overseeing HV cable testing projects across North America. Ensure alignment with client expectations while managing resources, schedules, and budgets for successful comple...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation in building automation systems by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality design deliverables for critical projects, and fostering collaboration across engineering disciplines to ach...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Solar Electrician, where you'll lead maintenance and troubleshooting efforts for solar and energy systems, ensuring optimal performance while mentoring junior technicians and...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive the development of real-time automation solutions across industries, leveraging your expertise in programming, design, and system integration to enhance operational efficiency and mentor team me...

Philadelphia, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of energy by ensuring the reliability of substation equipment through expert testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational efficienc...

Middle River, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support throughout the commissioning lifecycle of mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of com...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion power system analysis by conducting modeling for transmission planning studies, ensuring compliance with NERC standards, and delivering high-quality technical reports while managing multiple...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $104K *

Empower your career by collaborating on innovative electrical designs for mission-critical facilities. Engage with senior engineers, enhance your skills, and contribute to impactful projects while wor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by engineering real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels, utilizing diverse programming and design tools to enhance operational efficiency and mentor c...

Richmond, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative automation solutions across industries, focusing on real-time controls and information systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor peers while tack...

Raleigh, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative power generation solutions by leveraging engineering expertise. Collaborate with teams to deliver technical guidance on projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to servicing and repairing CNC machine tools. Perform complex diagnostics and repairs, ensuring operational excellence through customer interaction, advanced troubleshooti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in servicing, testing, and maintaining power transmission equipment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure compliance and safety while traveling extensively to various job sites, d...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic design role focusing on low voltage systems. Collaborate with trade teams to produce innovative installation documentation, ensuring accuracy and quality while manag...

Escondido, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer and maintain protective relay systems to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the electric grid. Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support while mentoring junior technician...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive compliance and innovation in Electrical Distribution Systems. Collaborate with project teams, utilize design software, and ensure adherence to standards while enhancing your professional growth...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.