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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$85K - $100K *

Drive compliance and innovation in Electrical Distribution Systems. Collaborate with project teams, utilize design software, and ensure adherence to standards while enhancing your professional growth...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evolving electrical power systems in data centers. Lead design efforts, ensure compliance, and optimize solutions to enhance reliability and performance for mission-cri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $102K *

Unlock your potential by ensuring the safety and performance of biomedical equipment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain compliance and enhance patient care through effective testing, repair...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Control Systems Technical Specialist, where you'll program, test, and implement control systems while collaborating with design and construction teams to ensure project success and...

Yesterday

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

$79K - $130K *

Transform operations by leading skilled technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of advanced instrumentation and control systems, ensuring optimal performance in water treatment facili...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's designing innovative electrical systems for high-performance buildings. Lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver cuttin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex electrical systems for high-performing buildings, leading design efforts and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. Mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with codes a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and supporting control systems for power-distribution equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and project success while provid...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $94K *

Champion the electrical operations at our facility, overseeing installations, maintenance, and compliance. Lead prisoner work crews while ensuring safety and efficiency in all electrical services and...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and integration of electrical systems for innovative lifting solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, safety, and product excellence while mentoring eng...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $202K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing cutting-edge electrical systems for defense and national security applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical design in cutting-edge defense projects. Leverage your expertise in CAD and GD&T to guide diverse teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and mentor junio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $135K *

Join us to support critical electrical infrastructure in a mission-critical data center. You'll perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure operational excellence and reliability of essent...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Champion electrical excellence by overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and safety while guiding a skilled te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $121K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your electrical design and estimating skills to transform transit and fleet infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative solutions th...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K *

Optimize daily operations by managing a team of technicians, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving growth and efficiency in service delivery...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $121K *

Champion innovative electrical designs for transit and fleet projects, transforming concepts into detailed engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure sustainable and eff...

Thornhill, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $121K *

Shape the future of transit infrastructure by developing electrical designs and cost estimates for innovative projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create sustainable solutions in low...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Champion your electrical design and estimating skills in transformative transit projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative electrical systems, ensuring sustainability and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $130K *

Drive innovation in electrical design by developing complex systems for radiation detection products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance engineering practice...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $146K *

Optimize the design and operation of electrical substations, leading engineering projects and delivering technical support while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance utility infrastructu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K *

Optimize measurement systems and ensure compliance by calibrating, configuring, and maintaining gas testing equipment. Collaborate on technical projects, conduct training, and liaise with stakeholders...

Penticton, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K *

Transform aircraft maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing complex systems, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Collaborate with teams to execute inspections and repairs on F/A-18 aircraft...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$68K - $93K *

Shape the future of facility maintenance by leading advanced troubleshooting and optimizing systems in a manufacturing environment. Drive reliability improvements and provide technical leadership whil...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $239K *

Grow your career with a leading team in aerospace harness design, driving complex projects and delivering high-quality wiring solutions for large aircraft platforms while collaborating with cross-func...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.