Electrical Engineer Jobs in Elwood, IL

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 Project Engineer II, New Product Development

  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 9 days ago

S.) in Electrical Engineering Has > 3 years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development which includes Experience with 3D parametric modeling Experience working on highly technical...

Engineer, Electrical - Strategic

  • Braceville, IL (16 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Braceville, IL (16 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 27 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the...

Engineer, Electrical

  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Electrical Engineer

  • Plainfield, IL (12 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Plainfield, IL (12 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Job Description We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to design electrical engineering solutions, including lighting, power distribution, and life safety systems for buildings...

Internship - Electrical Engineer or Instrumentation Technician Summer 2025

  • Channahon, IL (6 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Channahon, IL (6 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

INTERNSHIP - ELECTRICAL ENGINEER or INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN SUMMER 2025 INEOS Enterprises is a global market leader in the production of intermediary chemicals that are used as an essential input...

Electrical Engineer

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This electrical engineer position is urgent and they are interviewing and hiring right now!...

Engineer Electrical. Job in Morris Gr8Jobs

  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Engineer, Electrical Strategic. Job in Braceville Gr8Jobs

  • Braceville, IL (16 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Braceville, IL (16 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements: E.I.T. or P.E. licensure, preferred BS degree in Electrical Engineering AutoCAD & Revit experience, a plus 5+ years of experience Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design...

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Design work for the nuclear industry. Balancing workload and project development....

Electrical Design Engineer II

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

at G&W Electric Company in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Summary: The Switchgear Electrical Design Engineer II is responsible for the design, integration, and application...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements: E.I.T. or P.E. licensure, preferred BS degree in Electrical Engineering AutoCAD & Revit experience, a plus 5+ years of experience Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design...

Electrical Engineer

  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Required Skills: * BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Proficiency in AutoCAD. Self-motivated and strong attention to detail....

Electrical Design Engineer I

  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Electrical Design Engineer I The Electrical Design Engineer I within our Production Engineering team is responsible for designing customer specified custom switchgear products to our G&W's quality standard...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Elwood, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Elwood, IL 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 Elwood, IL
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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