Electrical Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Senior Electrical Engineer-Rail & Transit

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

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

Mid-Level Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects....

Marine Electrical Engineer, Journeyman

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated mid-level Marine Electrical Engineer to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)s Ship Design Team in Washington, DC....

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a program for the design and development of the Columbia Class Submarine, specifically focusing on the...

Mid-Level Naval Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Mid-Level Naval Electrical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of...

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

Electrical Engineer (OOJ - 33101) ...00 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recuitment Network update Last updated: Feb/21/2025 Job Description The Hardware Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring...

Electrical Engineer - Capital Projects

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

B.S. in electrical engineering is required and valid registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California is preferred....

Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Summary The incumbent for this position will serve as a Electrical Engineer for Engineering Services....

Senior Electrical Engineer (Engineer Electrical 3) - 22396

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Job Description Mission Technologies (MT), a division of HII, is seeking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer to support operations...

Electrical Engineer, Navy Industrial Facilities

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S....

Electrical Project Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

Reports, schedules, shop drawings and material submittals, payment applications, requests for information, requests for change proposals, change orders, and quality and safety deficiency reports are...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

works in close contact with and effectively interact with the internal design team as well as external clients and consultants (including owners, builders, developers, program managers,...

Chief Engineer - Electrical

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary: The Senior Electrical Engineer will design building electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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