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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$86K - $129K *

Drive the design and development of electrical power distribution systems, ensuring technical quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer support and improve de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead day-to-day electrical project activities, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction. Supervise crews, coordinate with teams, and resolve construction challenges while fosterin...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of electrical projects by leading crews, ensuring quality, and fostering client relationships. Oversee daily operations, manage schedules, and maintain safety standards to deliver...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage complex electrical projects, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive success across initiatives valued from $1M to $50M, while fosterin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to design and implement advanced control systems for diverse industries. Leverage your expertise in automation to enhance customer solutions and drive project success...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $129K *

Elevate project success by coordinating installation and commissioning of electronic security systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery while troubleshooting techn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $120K *

Transform your career by ensuring the reliability of electrical systems through installation, programming, and maintenance of protective relaying and metering systems. Collaborate with teams to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to calibrate and maintain precision measuring equipment, ensuring compliance with standards. Utilize your expertise in electronics and measurement science to support internal opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge measurement technology, ensuring quality through precise inspection and calibration, and driving continuous improvement in automotive body and c...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $104K *

Transform technical operations by leading on-site commissioning of high-profile projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and safety while providing exceptional customer support a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $104K *

Elevate your career by performing technical start-up and commissioning of high-profile projects. Work independently on-site, providing expert assistance and ensuring optimal performance of critical po...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $104K *

Grow your career with us by leading technical deployments of critical power systems. Engage in hands-on commissioning and maintenance while traveling extensively across North America. Join a dynamic t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the design and development of electronic systems, ensuring timely completion of tasks while collaborating with teams to troubleshoot, analyze, and enhance product performance in alignment wit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $165K *

Transform your career by applying advanced engineering techniques to tackle complex design and analysis tasks. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure high-qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Engage in complex engineering design and analysis, tackling technical challenges and enhancing product development. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure quality in high voltage syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Engineer your future by applying advanced design techniques to tackle complex engineering challenges, enhance product development, and lead innovative projects in a dynamic global environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions by applying advanced design techniques and conducting complex analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure high-qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Drive innovation by applying advanced engineering techniques to solve complex design and development challenges, enhancing product assurance and technical analysis while collaborating across multifunc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Unlock potential by applying advanced engineering techniques to develop and analyze complex designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and enhance product specifica...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Engineer innovative solutions by applying advanced design techniques to complex electrical systems, conducting technical analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product deve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with High Voltage Utility clients to drive sales growth and provide expert technical support. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver presentations, and identify new opportunities while maintaini...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Design and develop innovative electrical systems, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to create scalable solutions while mentoring peers and adhering to industry standards for manu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $125K *

Elevate your career by overseeing project scope, ensuring quality and safety standards, and leading teams with cutting-edge technology to exceed expectations, while managing multimillion-dollar electr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$56K - $105K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure quality in production and testing processes. Your attention to detail will uphold standards critical to national security, driving continuous improvement a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K *

Elevate your career by leading a multidisciplinary team in building automation and electrical safety initiatives. Drive project management, technical leadership, and compliance efforts to enhance camp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.