Electrical Engineer Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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

  • Fairfax Station, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfax Station, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Principal Engineer - Electrical

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a combined cycle power projects electrical design aspects are met....

Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience....

Lead Systems / Electrical Engineer

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Details: Job Title: Lead Systems / Electrical Engineer Pay Rate: Up to $78.27 /hr DOE Location: Manassas, VA Zip Code: 20110 Job Status: Contract Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #LeadSystemsEngineer...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

design packages What you will bring to the team: Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus 10-20 years of experience in the design of electrical...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Facilities Design

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our future: The Senior Electrical Engineer provides electrical design expertise and leadership for the entire project, from initial survey through...

Electrical Engineer, Critical Infrastructure , Field Engineering

  • Haymarket, VA (4 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Haymarket, VA (4 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience....

Electrical Engineer, Critical Infrastructure , Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. WHAT YOU'LL DO Work with a cross-functional team to design market leading hardware products....

Lead Systems / Electrical Engineer

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Lead Systems / Electrical Engineer Manassas, VA Contract Position $73.26-$78.26/Hour Contribute to a company at the forefront of mission-critical systems and technologies in defense and security....

Electrical Engineer 3

  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred....

Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

  • Paeonian Springs, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Paeonian Springs, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors degree in an electrical engineering, or 10+ years of relevant electrical experience. - 5+ year of experience with industrial or commercial electrical design. 7+ year...

Electrical Engineer (mid or senior) - Substations (hybrid)

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 8 days ago

ENGINEER IV : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited institution is required. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred....

Electrical Engineer

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Requirements: P.E. or EIT preferred BS degree in Electrical Engineering 4+ years of experience Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design such as lighting, power distribution, communications...

Advanced Systems/Electrical Engineer

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Gainesville, VA 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 Gainesville, VA
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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