Electrical Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

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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Protection and Control Electrical Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Engineering or other related degree Eight (8+) plus years of direct experience in substation Protection and control design Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution...

Sr. Electrical Project Engineer - Energy & Utilities

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Specific Requirements include: + Electrical engineer with 15+ years of experience in technically complex system design. + BS in Electrical Engineering....

Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation & FACTS

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Coordinate electrical engineering across multiple projects. Conduct risk and opportunity assessments, implementing resulting actions....

Electrical Engineer 1

  • Durham, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 19 hours ago

The Electrical Engineer I is responsible for preparation of technical drawings, specifications, and studies of electrical systems for ground mount utility-scale solar PV power plants....

Electrical Engineer- PE

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 21 hours ago

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

Electrical Design Engineer (AUTOCAD)

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

Likely job titles: Electrical CAD Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer (AutoCAD), Electrical Systems Designer, AutoCAD Electrical Engineer, Electrical Drafter (AutoCAD), CAD Electrical Designer, Electrical...

Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design efforts with other HDR disciplines and project personnel. Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations....

Electrical Engineer

  • Pine Hall, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Pine Hall, NC
  • 1 day ago

Wieland is hiring a Electrical Engineer. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing current electrical systems....

Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Cary, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 1 day ago

Summary Our Cary, NC office is looking for a talented, Lead Electrical Engineer. The Lead Electrical Engineer manages electrical engineering activities within the organization....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Serve as a technical lead electrical engineer and lead a team of electrical designers, electrical engineers, and coordinate the work into the final design deliverables....

Electrical Engineer

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to join our formal verification test team....

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to serve as our National Water Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (E&IC) Leader within our Water...

Electrical Engineer II-III

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer II-III Apply Online Location: Charlotte, North CarolinaZAPATA is a full-service engineering company with operations throughout the Continental United States in support of Department...

Electrical Engineer - US/(Durham, NC)

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 4+ years experience as an electrical engineer Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced...

Description The Assistant Electrical Engineer (or Energy & Utilities Analyst) will work under the supervision of a consultant or project manager to assist with developing solutions to technical and...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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