Electrical Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

An Electrical Engineer in the construction industry designs, develops, tests, and supervises the installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. They also oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. They confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Important skills for an Electrical Engineer include problem-solving, critical thinking, active listening, complex problem solving, and operations analysis. They should also have knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software. Certifications can include Professional Engineer (PE), AutoCAD, and project management certifications. A person may begin their career as a Junior Electrical Engineer, move up to an Electrical Engineer, and then progress to a Senior Electrical Engineer. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, they may have held roles such as Electrical Technician or Engineering Intern.

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Electrical Engineer

  • Fairfax Station, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfax Station, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago

Description The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos has an opening for an Electrical Engineer in Reston, Virginia....

Principal Engineer - Electrical

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 hours ago

Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a combined cycle power projects electrical design aspects are met....

Electrical Engineer

  • Germantown, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Germantown, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

Essential Skills Proficiency in Revit. 3-10 years of experience in electrical engineering. Electrical Engineering Degree. EIT certification preferred....

Electrical Project Engineer

  • Capitol Heights, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

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Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

design packages What you will bring to the team: Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus 10-20 years of experience in the design of electrical...

Senior Electrical Engineer - CMTA

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Desired Skills: Project, Team and Client Management Electrical Engineering Infrastructure Design Construction Administration and Submittals Power Distribution and Lighting Systems Energy Systems Renewable...

Lead Electrical Engineer (Low Voltage)

  • Germantown, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Germantown, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Expertise in performing electrical engineering calculations (SKM, EasyPower, AmpCALC, etc.)....

Senior Electrical Engineer - Facilities Design

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our future: The Senior Electrical Engineer provides electrical design expertise and leadership for the entire project, from initial survey through...

Senior Electrical Engineer-Rail & Transit

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Burns is currently seeking a licensed Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Railroad & Transit team in Washington, D.C. SUMMARY The Sr....

Electrical Engineer, Critical Infrastructure , Field Engineering

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience....

Electrical Engineer

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

They are actively seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. They are actively seeking Senior Electrical Engineers with traditional MEP Consulting engineering experience in design and engineering....

Electrical Engineer, Critical Infrastructure , Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. WHAT YOU'LL DO Work with a cross-functional team to design market leading hardware products....

Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Baltimore market....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.9%
Master's Degree
20.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.2%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in Washington, DC
1-2 years
36.9%
10+ years
18.8%
2-4 years
16.2%
6-8 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
7.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
None
2.7%
8-10 years
0.4%


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