Electrical Engineer Jobs in Joliet, 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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Electrical Design Engineer II

  • G&W Electric Co
  • Westmont, IL (22 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (22 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. In addition, 3+ years work experience in Electrical Engineering design or Electrical Engineering discipline....

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Controls Engineer II

  • CNH Industrial
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

About Us Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing...

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Lab Testing Instrumentation Engineer

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Lisle, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lisle, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in reliability testing system development....

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Electrical Engineer

  • e-IT Professionals Corp.
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Hi, Role: Electrical Engineer Location: Woodridge, IL (Onsite) Type: Contract (W2 ) Job Description 5 7 years of experience in electrical engineering Open to 3 4 years with a Master s degree Strong...

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Controls Engineer II

  • G&W Electric Co
  • Joliet, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 1 day ago

Advanced Automation Systems Engineer II An Advanced Automation Systems Engineer is responsible for setting up the automation of manufacturing processes. The aim is to streamline the manufacturing...

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Engineer, Electrical Analytical

  • Constellation Energy Corp.
  • Warrenville, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago

or testing in accordance with position duties Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer Registration Electromagnetic Transients Program (EMTP) experience Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP...

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Sr Electrical Engineer (Data Centers)

  • Jacobs
  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago

As an Electrical Engineer in our Advanced Manufacturing group, you'll contribute to projects that enable the heart of our clients' successful data center facilities engineering, design and construction...

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Automation Controls Engineer

  • Liberty Personnel
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Details: Automation Controls Engineer My client a top Consulting Engineering firm in Illinois is seeking Electrical Controls Engineers with the following experience: Bachelor's degree in...

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Embedded Firmware Engineer

  • Ignite Human Capital
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Embedded Firmware Engineer Opportunity (Naperville, IL Hybrid/Onsite) A growing engineering and manufacturing organization is looking to add an Embedded Firmware Engineer to its team. This role...

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Sr Controls Engineer

  • Ecolab
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field and 5 years of experience in industrial controls and automation systems....

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Electrical Engineer, ATE Test Equipment Lab Manager 68579

  • PRIMUS Global Services Inc.
  • Plano, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plano, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Electrical Engineer ATE Test Equipment Lab Manager We are seeking a Electrical Engineer to lead a Test Equipment Lab, overseeing the design, development, and lifecycle management of advanced test systems...

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Principal Systems Engineer- Avionics Design & Integration

  • Thales Defense & Security
  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With...

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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Thales Defense & Security
  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Proficiency in the use of schematic capture tools, ideally Altium Designer, Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, or OrCAD....

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PCB Design Engineer ECAD 68666

  • PRIMUS Global Services Inc.
  • Plano, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plano, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago

PCB Design Engineer - ECAD This role focuses on creating and converting schematics, performing PCB layout for multi-layer boards, and delivering high-quality design documentation using...

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Systems Engineer II

  • CNH Industrial
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago

About Us Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing...

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Demographic Data for Joliet, IL

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Joliet, IL

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Joliet, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.2%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
1.9%
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 Joliet, 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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