Electrical Engineer United States

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What the job involves

  • Design electrical systems and components for various projects.
  • Create detailed drawings and technical documentation.
  • Test and verify electrical systems and components.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and project teams.
  • Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Prepare reports and present technical information.

Summed up from 30 recent Electrical Engineer job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Electrical Engineering 6 in 10 postings
  • Electrical Systems 2 in 10 postings
  • Power Distribution 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 1 in 10 postings
  • Python 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License 1 in 10 postings
  • Security Clearance 1 in 25 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 30 postings
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering 1 in 30 postings
  • IEC Standards 1 in 35 postings
  • Industry Standards 1 in 45 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 30 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 7 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 5 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 120 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 80 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 15 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 80 postings

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Is this role in demand?

13,639 open Electrical Engineer jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $135,300 a year (most between $110k and $163k). See the full salary breakdown

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