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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$72K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring reliable power systems through installation, maintenance, and repair of generators and electrical systems. Utilize your technical expertise to deliver exceptio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of electrical design by leading complex projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing multiple concurrent a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of electrical design by leading complex projects, ensuring quality, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive power system analysis and compliance while managing schedules and collabor...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate with us to design and deliver cutting-edge electrical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate across disciplines and leverage your expertise to enhance client satisfaction while meeting pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform electrical design by leading projects, ensuring quality, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive power system analysis and compliance while managing schedules and construction administration a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional leadership in electrical construction, overseeing craft employees, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating project activities to meet schedules and quality standards. Drive pe...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by providing technical leadership, ensuring quality oversight, and fostering team growth. Collaborate with project teams to deliver innovative solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead and coordinate electrical construction projects, ensuring budget adherence and operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance project performance and profitability while fostering clie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of data center construction by leading electrical installations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while managing high client expectations and coordinating with divers...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the design and implementation of Electrical, Instrumentation & Control solutions, ensuring project success through collaboration, technical evaluations, and effective management of resources and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Join us in enhancing electrical design coordination during construction, ensuring compliance and collaboration between teams. Your expertise will drive technical assurance and issue resolution, contri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K *

Develop and manage complex mechanical projects, ensuring compliance and performance through testing, analysis, and training. Collaborate with teams to enhance system efficiency and resolve technical i...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K *

Lead complex engineering projects by analyzing systems, conducting tests, and mentoring technicians. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards and enhance equipment performance throug...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $250K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic sales role focused on residential electrical solutions. Engage with homeowners, diagnose needs, and present tailored options to drive sales and enhance customer sati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $213K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in maintenance and troubleshooting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Maximize your earnings while ensuring top-quality production and safety sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us as you design and develop cutting-edge electrical systems for aerospace and defense. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the entire product lifecycle, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $113K *

Inspire the future of hydrogen infrastructure by supporting design, testing, and deployment of innovative fueling systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety and efficiency in...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $112K *

Drive success by managing installation opportunities, conducting site surveys, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective project management and adherence to safety protocols. Collaborate wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $188K *

Manage and optimize electrical project execution, ensuring quality installations and safety compliance while leading teams and coordinating with engineering for successful power delivery outcomes...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team that drives innovative electrical design solutions. You will ensure technical compliance, enhance project execution, and lead cutting-edge techno...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for multi-family projects, ensuring compliance with energy standards and codes. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality construction documents and s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $93K *

Empower your career by overseeing electrical systems in groundwater facilities. Utilize your expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance control systems while ensuring safety and compliance in a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Manage progress at construction sites, ensuring adherence to safety, schedule, and quality standards while overseeing craft and subcontractor performance for successful project execution...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $108K *

Transform systems engineering by designing innovative protection and control schemes, analyzing outages, and collaborating across teams to enhance the reliability of transmission and distribution netw...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-critical data center operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of electrical and mechanical systems while supporting seamless global...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.