Electrical Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

An Electrical Engineer is a crucial component within the engineering industry. They design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. They also evaluate systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of electricity and materials. They aim to improve or develop products by analyzing a customer's requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators.

Notable skills and certifications for Electrical Engineers include strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. They should also have profound knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, mathematics, and materials. Having certifications like Professional Engineering (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) can help distinguish a candidate in this field. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, an individual might have roles such as an Electrical Engineering Intern, an Electrical Design Engineer, or an Electronics Engineer.

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Distribution Engineer, Electrical Utility

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 days ago

Description Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers and Designers for electric utility design engineering. As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment...

Systems Engineer Mechanical/Electrical Navy Systems- Submarine NEW

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Systems Engineer Mechanical/Electrical Navy Systems- Submarine Associates Systems LLC View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Software Philadelphia, PA...

Systems Engineer - Analog Control Systems NEW

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Systems Engineer - Analog Control Systems Associates Systems LLC View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Software Philadelphia, PA (ON-SITE/OFFICE)...

Hypersonic Systems Engineer

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 hours ago

Hypersonic Systems Engineer Leidos Today Secret Unspecified 25% Unspecified IT - Software King of Prussia, PA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) R-00146120 Description The Electronic Warfare Division has an opening...

Traction Power Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago

What you must have: Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. 1-3 years of experience in transit & rail, or related electrical engineering tasks....

Entry Level Traction Power Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago

electrical engineering tasks....

Controls Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals...

Associate Systems Engineer

  • Blue Bell, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Blue Bell, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

at Unisys in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States Job Description We Believe in Better! We are a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions...

Sr Engineer - Electrical

  • Chester, PA (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, PA (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Tissue Manufacturing at our Chester Plant....

Electrical Engineers - Mid, Senior & Principal Levels

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Electrical Engineer career path has many options. We are seeking talented electrical engineers at all experience levels, from early-career professionals to accomplished principal engineers....

Systems Engineer III

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Location: Philadelphia, PA Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly Description: You'll join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering complex control system solutions for large scale...

Mk21A Reentry Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can...

Electrical Engineer

  • Burlington, NJ (19 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, NJ (19 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

A growing firm is looking for their next Electrical Engineer. If you're an Electrical Engineer that's tenacious with a growth mindset, let's talk....

Electrical Engineer

  • Gibbsboro, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gibbsboro, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

A growing firm is looking for their next Electrical Engineer. If you're an Electrical Engineer that's tenacious with a growth mindset, let's talk....

Electrical Design Engineer (Power)

  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

RESPONSIBLITIES Perform electrical engineering design duties under the supervision of the Director of Electrical Engineering Design grid connected power generation systems including electrical single...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Philadelphia, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
33.1%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in Philadelphia, PA
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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