Electrical Engineer Jobs in Palos Hills, 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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Milhouse Engineering & Construction

Senior Substation Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

engineering from an ABET accredited institution. 13 - 20 of protection & control / substation design engineering experience....

Controls Engineer

  • Aurora, IL (23 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL (23 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

The specific tasks of the controls engineer include: Create PLC Programs using RSLogix5000 Create HMI Programs using Beijer ixDeveloper, Aveva Edge 2020 Studio, and FactoryTalk View ME Electrical Design...

Senior Security Systems Engineer - Radiant Logic

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Join our team as a **Senior Security Systems Engineer - Radiant Logic!** Drive impactful solutions by analyzing vulnerabilities, designing robust systems, and delivering high-quality applications....

EPC Electrical Field Engineers & Superintendent- Cherne

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Requisition ID: 175239 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: Cherne District Department: Field Supervision Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As an Electrical...

Controls Engineer Lead

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (23 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (23 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Controls Engineer Lead We are seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineer Lead to design, develop, implement, and maintain PLC, CNC, and HMI software systems. The ideal candidate will...

Controls Engineer - 5320-8893

  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

engineering design and review for new and existing equipment installations Industrial Controller (PLC) programming and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, development, and troubleshooting Wonderware...

Remote Work

Managing Director, Electrical Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Managing Director, Electrical Engineer Secretariat Advisors, LLC United States, Illinois, Chicago Jun 04, 2025 Job Description: Job Description: Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory...

Electrical Controls Engineer II

  • Willowbrook, IL (6 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (6 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Get rewarded for bringing top talent into the enVista family Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field....

Electrical Engineer-Pe

  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering....

Electrical Engineer

  • Schererville, IN (24 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schererville, IN (24 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Perform and review power system studies and other electrical design calculations....

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in completing arc flash studies using SKM, ETAP or equivalent software....

GenAI Python Systems Engineer-Manager

  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Mathematical Statistics 5 years of experience What Sets You Apart Certification in Cloud Platforms [e.g., AWS...

HVAC Controls Systems Engineer

  • Calumet City, IL (15 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Calumet City, IL (15 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Electrical Engineer, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE)

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

FPGA Engineer - R

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Palos Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, FPGA Engineer, Electrical Engineer, FPGA, Xilinx, Vivado, ModelSim, Verilog, Linux, Scripting, Electrical Engineering, Trading, Financial, Chicago Recruiters, Information...

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Palos Hills, IL

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Palos Hills, 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
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 Palos Hills, 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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