Electrical Engineer Jobs in Deerfield, IL

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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Wintegrity

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Wintegrity
  • Great Lakes, IL (9 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wintegrity
  • Great Lakes, IL (9 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Duties & Responsibilities Conduct field evaluation and generate review comments for electrical design proficiency in accordance with code standards for in-house and A&E design submittals; ensure...

Electronics Engineer

  • Des Plaines, IL (8 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (8 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes in 2018 as a Top government contractor and one of the World's Most...

Power Electrical Engineer

  • Des Plaines, IL (8 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (8 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

The Leidos Civil Group is seeking a dynamic Power / Electrical Engineer to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team....

Cloud Systems Engineer

  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Direct Hire Local Candidates only Sponsorship is not available at this time No 3rd party candidates Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure....

Assistant Electrical Engineer- Networks, Integration & Automation (Chicago)

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion....

Engineer, Electrical

  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Working under immediate supervision, the Electrical Engineer has a certain degree of creativity and latitude....

Power Electronics Design Engineer

  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field....

Principal Systems Engineer (Mainframe Automation-OPS/MVS)

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Principal Systems Engineer (Mainframe Automation-OPS/MVS) Company: U.S. Bank Location: Chicago, IL Date Posted: 4/23/25, 5:48 AM At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the...

Electrical Engineer, PE

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details: Electrical Engineer, PE My client is a top notch MEP Consulting Engineering firm specializing in the data center, food and beverage and pharmaceutical consulting engineering area....

Controls Engineer, Automation

  • Elgin, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Controls Engineers are responsible for owning and implementing the solution from project concept to installation; this includes machine concepting, proof-of-principle, electrical design/layout, software...

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier...

Electrical Engineer

  • Wheeling, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Essential Skills Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. 3-5+ years of experience within Electrical Engineering. Experience working with industrial equipment....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Substation Engineer Location: Covert, Michigan (Project-Based). Once compelted, this will turn into remote work. Pay: Based on Experience Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Sr....

Electrical Engineer II Communications

  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Specifically, the Electrical Engineer II will : Analog/Digital circuit design, prototyping, and performance evaluation to meet customer and/or internal specifications Component specification and selection...

Desktop Systems Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago

at Vedder Price, P.C. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Desktop Systems Engineer. The Desktop Systems Engineer is...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Deerfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Deerfield, IL 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 Deerfield, IL
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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