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 *

Drive improvements in safety and reliability of electrical systems in refinery operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and deliver engineering solutions for critical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of sustainable energy by designing and refining test strategies for advanced manufacturing. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance products while ensuring top-notch quality and eff...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K *

Champion vehicle maintenance excellence by diagnosing and repairing complex systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure safety and compliance while enhancing fleet performance through hands-on...

Acheson, ABIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$137K - $204K *

Pioneer innovative electrical maintenance solutions by leading a diverse team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing complex projects to enhance operational efficiency and safety in...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Champion electrical design deliverables from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with standards and codes. Execute power system studies and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, tim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical design projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and codes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, constr...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Transform electrical engineering projects by leading design and analysis from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with standards a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical design for power systems. You'll manage projects from scoping to construction, ensuring compliance with standards while delivering high-quality designs and sup...

Reno, NVRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of electrical design by leading medium- and low-voltage projects, ensuring compliance with standards and codes while delivering high-quality, constructible packages. Collaborate acros...

Lake Mary, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative electrical systems for wheelchair accessible conversions, ensuring seamless integration with OEM vehicles. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable solutions that enhance mobili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $132K *

Empower the Transmission Line Engineering team by providing technical support across project stages, utilizing software tools for design and documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensur...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by leading branch activities, enhancing financial performance, and fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. Shape workforce effectiveness and customer satisfaction whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $113K *

Empower the advancement of nuclear electrical systems through innovative design, calculations, and specifications. Collaborate with engineers to enhance power distribution and ensure project success i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $113K *

Champion the advancement of nuclear electrical systems by designing and optimizing power distribution solutions. Collaborate with engineers to enhance plant operations and ensure safety while gaining...

Ohio, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $113K *

Build your career in a dynamic project team, tackling electrical engineering challenges at a nuclear power plant. Collaborate on system design, troubleshooting, and project management to ensure timely...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $105K *

Contribute to innovative consumer electronics by testing and validating electrical designs. Collaborate in a dynamic lab environment, utilizing your expertise in digital and analog systems to drive pr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $175K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of consumer electronics by testing innovative products. Leverage your electrical engineering expertise in a hands-on lab environment, collaborating on cutting...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer the future of transmission planning by ensuring safe, reliable operation of complex systems, performing critical studies, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance regional infrastru...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $96K *

Shape the future of uranium enrichment by overseeing production processes, ensuring safety and performance standards while managing complex mechanical systems and technical procedures in a dynamic man...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee onsite commissioning and functional testing of power distribution systems. Leverage your expertise in PLCs and protection relays to ensure optimal performance in a fast...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $136K *

Analyze complex engineering projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to design. Drive process improvements and maintain pr...

4 days ago

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

$91K - $143K *

Shape the future of engineering projects by leading complex assignments, collaborating with teams to ensure accuracy and compliance, and driving innovative solutions from concept to design while enhan...

4 days ago

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

$91K - $143K *

Drive project success by managing complex engineering assignments, ensuring accuracy in design and calculations, and collaborating with teams to meet project objectives from concept to completion...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Create impactful engineering solutions by leading process optimization projects within Energy Supply, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with contractors and intern...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead a skilled team in developing electrical modifications for Nuclear Power Plants, ensuring all engineering, budgeting, and scheduling meets operational excellence and regulatory compliance while de...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.