Electrical Engineer Jobs in Columbia, MD

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

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: R0215043 Principal Electrical Engineer The Opportunity: Our energy resilience division focuses on leveraging Booz Allen's leadership and expertise in Defense requirements to deliver the...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: R0218135 Electrical Engineer, Senior Key Role: Researches, designs, develops, tests, or supervises the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for...

Construction Electrical Engineer Secret Clearance Required

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Support resolution of conflicts related to electrical systems. Track project schedules and assist with evaluating change orders....

Project Electrical Engineer

  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary As a Project Electrical Engineer (industry equivalent: Electrical Engineer 4), serve as a vital member of the Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (ADTECH) engineering team...

Project Electrical Engineer Specialist

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

management....

Electrical Engineer

  • Columbia, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description We are seeking a degreed Electrical Engineer with 5-7 years of experience, EIT preferred....

Electrical Engineer

  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

At the same time, we foster a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace where employees thrive.ATI has a current need for full-time **Electrical Engineers** to provide **construction management services**...

Electrical Engineer - Electronic System Design

  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Engineer with a Professional Engineer license to join our team....

Electrical Engineer

  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join one of our largest clients in the College Park, MD area....

Electrical Engineer - CMTA

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

This candidate must have a strong and innovative technical background in Electrical Engineering....

Electrical Engineer IV

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Overview We are seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to support our Washington, DC office....

Electrical Engineer III

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Overview We are seeking a mid- level Electrical Engineer to support our Washington, DC office....

Ocean Systems Electrical Engineer

  • Fulton, MD (3 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fulton, MD (3 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field with 2+ years of demonstrated experience with relevant electrical systems in a professional environment....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering....

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.9%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.1%
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 Columbia, MD
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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