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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of construction by leading field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with project teams and mentor junior members while managing trades and logisti...

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing electrical projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing teams. Engage in hands-on leadership, planning, and compliance to deliver high-qualit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $166K *

Champion accurate electrical cost estimates and negotiate change orders for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with contractors and project teams to ensure compliance with NYCDEP standards and...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $166K *

Optimize project outcomes by delivering precise electrical cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, and leading negotiations for change orders. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensu...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K *

Contribute to the design and development of advanced electronic control systems for rail transit applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and compliance with...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of low voltage systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions while adhering to sa...

2 weeks ago

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

$68K - $131K *

Optimize low voltage systems by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting security, fire alarms, and network cabling. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance performance while deliv...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing avionics integration for military aircraft. Leverage your engineering expertise to support system development and lifecycle sustainment in a dynamic, multidis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Drive your career with an Intermediate Electrical Engineer role, focusing on power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation design. Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects while ensuring c...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical design for critical water/wastewater projects. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure project success, and enhance community infrastructure with innovative solu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful electrical design and project delivery for water and wastewater systems. Enhance community infrastructure through innovative solutions, managing projects from concept to completion, and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure reliable monitoring systems through vigilant oversight, data quality checks, and effective communication. Contribute to engineering reviews and maintain accurate records...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$230K - $270K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a $50M-$70M electrical division, managing a team of 20+ professionals. Drive operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic growth while fostering a collabo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $93K *

Grow your career with exciting challenges as you lead the installation, programming, and commissioning of advanced commercial security systems while managing a skilled team of technicians from project...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Principal Engineer, leveraging your expertise in material handling to drive innovative solutions, mentor teams, and lead critical projects with confidence and professionalism...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $104K *

Innovate in the electric autonomous vehicle sector by performing maintenance, repairs, and retrofits. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance vehicle performance and ensure safety while advancin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting the installation and maintenance of advanced simulation systems, ensuring operational readiness and technical excellence for F-35 training environments both...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing civil engineering projects, ensuring quality control and client satisfaction while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on municipal and industrial initiatives...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance engineering solutions by guiding production teams through troubleshooting, process improvements, and documentation updates. Collaborate across functions to enhance product integrity throughout...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership in power generation. Ensure operational excellence, safety, and reliability while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize plant per...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by designing cutting-edge military-grade electronic hardware. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and reliability while driving innovation in embedded systems...

2 weeks ago

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

$99K - $188K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative controls engineering solutions, creating detailed designs, and collaborating with clients to integrate systems. Leverage extensive experience to ensure succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive the development and execution of large-scale thermal power generation projects across North America, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project de...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and execution of large-scale thermal power generation projects, overseeing all phases from concept to commissioning while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure pro...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Innovate solutions as the technical escalation expert, driving advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis for complex equipment issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality and develop...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.