Electrical Engineer Jobs in West Virginia

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 Project Engineer

  • Inwood, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Inwood, WV
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership skills with a natural ability to take initiative...

Electrical Engineer I

  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago

Site Support \: Seeks input from knowledgeable sources, may participate in constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews, and incorporates requirements into engineering/design....

Reliability Electrical Engineer

  • Williamstown, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Williamstown, WV
  • 3 days ago

Insight Global is seeking a Reliability Electrical Engineer for a chemical client in Marietta, OH....

Graduate Electrical Engineer

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

Some knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields. Developing skills in electrical engineering specific software....

Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer

  • Charleston, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 9 days ago

The Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer will support third-party data center projects for CBRE's clients, provide technical guidance and input, and support the development of complex electrical systems...

Electrical Engineer

  • Ranson, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Ranson, WV
  • 11 days ago

ROCKWOOL is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Project Manager, based in Ranson, WV (onsite, requiring extensive travel) to join our Group Technology Team!...

Electrical Engineer

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 12 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 12 days ago

Chemours is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Manufacturing Technology team....

Maintenance Electrical Engineer - Willow Island, WV

  • Willow Island, WV
  • 20 days ago
  • Willow Island, WV
  • 20 days ago

Maintenance Electrical Engineer We are looking for: The Maintenance Electrical Engineer plays a significant role in design, development, and maintenance of plant electrical systems for buildings, transport...

Electrical Engineer - Plate

  • Ravenswood, WV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ravenswood, WV
  • 60+ days ago

The Electrical Engineer position is in the Plate Department which provides unique capabilities to a variety of markets....

Electrical Engineer

  • Inwood, WV
  • 27 days ago
  • Inwood, WV
  • 27 days ago

Responsibilities of Role: Work as an Electrical Engineer and develop design of electrical distribution system for process plant Develop basic and detailed engineering design packages for power distribution...

Electrical Engineer

  • Lavalette, WV
  • 29 days ago
  • Lavalette, WV
  • 29 days ago

Are you passionate about electrical engineering? We're looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our innovative team....

Remote Work

Electrical Engineer

  • Ravenswood, WV
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ravenswood, WV
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary: This position is located in Ravenswood, WV and supports the Production (Casting, Plate, Hot Line, & Coil) units within the facility. The role primarily provides engineering and...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in West Virginia

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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia
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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