Electrical Engineer Jobs in Texas

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

  • Houston, TX
  • 25 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 25 days ago

What Sets You Apart: Senior-Level : Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning...

Electrical Engineer BS Degree

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Requirements: Requirement Qualifications: 5-10 years of professional experience with 2+ years in construction management. Experience in design criteria development for electrical systems....

Engineer - Electrical

  • Austin, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 17 hours ago

The Role: We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our FATI team in Italy (Cusago, Milano)....

Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Our team is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of the avionics subsystem, requiring strong cross-functional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills...

Electrical Engineer

  • Victoria, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Victoria, TX
  • 1 day ago

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE 18TH EDITION AND LEVEL 3 ELECTRICAL QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT I am currently recruiting for an electrical/ multi skilled engineer for an ongoing...

Electrical Engineer

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: E.I.T. or P.E. track, preferred BS degree in Electrical Engineering AutoCAD & Revit experience 4+ years of experience Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design such as lighting...

Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - minimum Minimum 10-15 years of experience in electrical design and construction for commercial, industrial, data center, semi-conductor...

Principal Electrical Engineer - Hydropower (Energy)

  • Mansfield, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Mansfield, TX
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for leading the electrical engineering design of hydropower projects, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, protection, substations and transmission lines...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer Houston, Texas Engineering Regular Full-Time 5642 Job Description Overview At Page, we promise design that makes lives better....

Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics (Electrification)

  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago

Technical Excellence: Previous product development experience (design / analysis) Level Working Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of electrical systems with special emphasis on power conversion...

Electrical Engineer, Facilities (Starlink)

  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, FACILITIES (STARLINK) As an Electrical Engineer at our Starlink Production facility, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, integrity, and efficiency of our electrical...

Facilities Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium or high voltage power systems PREFERRED...

Plant Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium or high voltage power systems PREFERRED...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, process and general arrangement....

Electrical Engineer (Athens, Greece)

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

systems : Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a U.S....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.0%
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 Texas
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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