Electrical Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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

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...

Electrical Engineer IV

  • Dover, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dover, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Expertise in more than one of the following is required: system design, analog and digital circuit design, solid state power electronics and power conversion, microprocessor and digital signal processor...

Engineer, Electrical / I&C

  • Cordova, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Cordova, IL
  • 16 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Engineer, Electrical

  • Clinton, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clinton, IL
  • 30+ days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Engineer, Electrical - Strategic

  • Braceville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Braceville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the...

Engineer, Electrical/Mechanical

  • Marseilles, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marseilles, IL
  • 30+ days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Engineer, Electrical Analytical

  • Warrenville, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 60+ days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Ctrls Systems Engineer II

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 22 hours 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,...

Electronics Engineer

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 25 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
  • 26 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 26 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....

Electrical Engineer

  • Princeton, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Princeton, IL
  • 7 hours ago

An employer in Princeton, IL is looking for an electrical engineer to join their team. This role will be onsite in Princeton, IL and will pay up to 110,000....

Senior Trading Systems Engineer, Low Latency - R

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Senior Trading Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Chicago, IL This Senior Trading Systems Engineer position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote. Company Will Sponsor Visas! Company Will Relocate...

Senior FPGA Engineer - R

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Senior FPGA Engineer, Chicago, IL We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior FPGA Engineer to join the technology team. This position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote. Company Will...

FPGA Engineer - R

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

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

Senior Linux Systems Engineer, Low Latency - R

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Senior Linux Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Chicago, IL This Senior Linux Systems Engineer position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote. Company Will Sponsor Visas! Company Will Relocate...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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