Electrical Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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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Protection and Control Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 29 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...

Payload Systems Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

Description The Leidos Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC) has an opening for a Payload Systems Engineer in Houston Texas at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). The Research Operations and...

Senior Instrumentation Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago

This role demands a licensed PE with a strong understanding of both instrumentation and electrical design deliverables....

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 hours ago

Lufkin's Electro-Mechanical team seeks a skilled and driven Electro-mechanical Design Engineer to Support Lufkin Automation product line with new product introduction projects, product series...

Senior Electrical Engineer (10+ years)

  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Requirements Include: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field. Minimum 10 years of consulting Electrical Engineering experience. Registration as PE (required)....

Electrical Power Systems Engineer Sr

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

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without...

Undergraduate Electrical Engineer

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

Qualifications\: In the process of obtaining a 4 or 5 year technical degree in Electrical Engineering. Additional info\: This position is anticipated to begin June/July 2025....

Senior Controls Engineer

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

Professional Qualifications Bachelor"s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field....

Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Noble is hiring for a Senior Electrical Engineer in our corporate office....

Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Requirements Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure and Construct Projects. 15-20 years of electrical engineering design experience preferred for Combined Cycle Power Plants....

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

experience in electrical engineering Experience providing electrical engineering support in the project's development stage Knowledge of reviewing electrical design documents from EPC companies Experience...

Transmission Line Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Engineering from an accredited university....

Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Principal - Senior Advisor)

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

engineering with at least 5 years of power systems engineering experience; a Masters degree is preferred Experience with customer applications of mobile electrical gear Experience solving complex issues...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer. This is a fully remote position with 10% travel will be required....

Remote Work

Power Systems Engineer - Marine

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

Power Systems Engineer - Marine At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity,...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
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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