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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$65K - $98K *

Engage with us to enhance healthcare by servicing and maintaining biomedical equipment. Utilize your technical expertise to ensure safety and reliability while fostering strong customer relationships...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced engineering projects focused on designing equipment for complex excavations. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality deliverables while supporting business objectives and providing...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $205K *

Join us in overseeing the commissioning of electrical systems in power plants. This leadership role involves managing fieldwork, strategic planning, and collaboration to ensure optimal performance and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's redefining telecommunications by providing expert Tier 3 and 4 support, engineering, and deployment for cutting-edge voice solutions. Collaborate with peers and mentor junior member...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $120K *

Transform the future of design project management by leading BAS and EPMS projects for mission-critical facilities. Drive project success through effective coordination, risk management, and client en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project execution by overseeing construction from demolition to occupancy. Manage onsite activities, coordinate with teams, and ensure timely, safe project completion while fostering strong cl...

Iowa, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of construction by overseeing project execution from demolition to occupancy. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, safe, and successful project delivery while building strong clie...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment. Lead field teams, mentor junior technicians, and ensure project success through effective resource management...

Newfoundland, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of electrical service by leading field operations, mentoring technicians, and ensuring top-notch maintenance and repair of power distribution equipment. Drive project success throu...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $175K *

Champion the future of electrical estimating by leading a growing team, ensuring accuracy and competitive pricing in bids, and integrating innovative AI tools into workflows for enhanced efficiency an...

Sacramento, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the operation of electric grid systems by leading the calibration, installation, and maintenance of protective relays and control equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while mentoring ju...

Greenville, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare operations by leading a dedicated team, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless service delivery in clinical environments. Your leadership will drive efficiency and enhance...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading high-voltage substation design projects, ensuring quality engineering solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet project specifications and tim...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing enterprise data solutions in a Databricks Lakehouse environment, supporting critical missions with a focus on scalability and best practices...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support and enhance high voltage substation projects by providing technical expertise, pre-sales and post-sales support, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the RFQ process and product insta...

Greenfield, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engineer robust network solutions to enhance data-center connectivity and support enterprise infrastructure modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable network se...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support and enhance large-scale data center automation through hands-on PLC programming. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure precise integration of critical HVAC and mechanical systems for re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining network solutions by designing, implementing, and supporting advanced LAN, WAN, and wireless systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance network strateg...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engineer comprehensive building control systems, overseeing programming, testing, and commissioning of automation hardware and software to support smart building infrastructures while providing except...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$160K - $230K *

Champion innovative electrical design for mission-critical facilities, leading complex projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure resilient systems and high-quality outcomes in hyperscale...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the design and execution of secure facilities by leading technical initiatives, ensuring compliance with security standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovat...

Cleveland, OHRemote

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Project Engineer, overseeing diverse projects from design to execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality standards and effective communication, driving conti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $157K *

Engineer innovative microgrid systems, integrating PV, BESS, and distribution assets. Lead detailed electrical designs, ensuring compliance and constructability from concept to construction support. D...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.