Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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- Relay Protection and Contro//High Voltage

  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older....

Local Product Engineer, Electrical Digital Product Platform

  • Mahwah, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION: Local Product Engineer, Electrical (Digital Product Platform) LOCATION: Mahwah NJ LINE MANAGER: Local Product Engineering Technical Specialist, North America At JLR, we are passionate...

Electrical Engineer - Buildings

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Your Opportunity Our Buildings team is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Designer....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Leads in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical engineering group, along with a team of other electrical engineers....

Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer. Job in New York Gr8Jobs

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer. Job in Paramus Gr8Jobs

  • Paramus, NJ (3 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (3 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer. Job in Township Of Washington Gr8Jobs

  • Township of Washington, NJ (2 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Township of Washington, NJ (2 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer. Job in Haledon Gr8Jobs

  • Paterson, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer. Job in Park Ridge Gr8Jobs

  • Park Ridge, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer. Job in Franklin Lakes Gr8Jobs

  • Franklin Lakes, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Electrical Engineer - Remote

  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older....

Senior Electrical Engineer - Remote

  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older....

Remote Work

Lead Electrical Engineer - Remote

  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older....

Remote Work

Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (16 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older....

Demographic Data for Ridgewood, NJ

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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 Ridgewood, NJ 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 Ridgewood, NJ
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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