Electrical Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

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

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Engineering or other related degree Eight (8+) plus years of direct experience in substation Protection and control design Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution...

Systems Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will perform enterprise and local level LAN/WAN monitoring and...

Controls Engineer

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in a technical role or relevant industry experience....

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

  • Franklin, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Franklin, NC
  • 14 hours ago

Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience in RF hardware design, system design and development or related experience- Experience leading teams in multi-phase projects and providing...

Agentic Systems Engineer

  • Durham, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 14 hours ago

Agentic Systems Engineer Durham, NC Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking an Agentic Systems Engineer to help bridge the gap between AI-generated code and production-ready autonomous...

Electrical Engineer, MEP/Facilities

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 hours ago

Overview The Senior Electrical Engineer shall have diverse experience with power distribution, lighting, low voltage (power limited) systems and telecommunications design....

Lead Process Engineer - Controls & Automation (Banking/Fraud) Location: Remote Pay Rate: $38.97 - $48.42/hour Employment Type: W2 Contract, no c2c, no 1099, no vendors or layers. URGENT NEED -...

Remote Work

Controls Engineer-Food Manufacturing

  • Dudley, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dudley, NC
  • 23 hours ago

Engineering, Automation, or similar (or equivalent experience) 3+ years in controls/automation—bonus if it’s in food or CPG manufacturing Proficiency with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, SCADA,...

Controls Engineer-Food Manufacturing

  • Seven Springs, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Seven Springs, NC
  • 23 hours ago

Engineering, Automation, or similar (or equivalent experience) 3+ years in controls/automation—bonus if it’s in food or CPG manufacturing Proficiency with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, SCADA,...

Antenna RF Engineer

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 5 years of antenna and RF design experience, preferably focused on integrated product designs....

Senior Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG) Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64106Springfield, MO, US, 65810Tampa, FL, US, 33609Raleigh, NC, US, 27607Myrtle Beach, SC, US, 29577Dickinson...

Electrical Engineer

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Electrical Design Leadership: Spearhead electrical design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and integrating power, lighting, and fire alarm systems seamlessly...

Systems Engineer - Industrial Controls

  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Engineering (MSEE/MSEET)....

RF Engineer II

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 2 days ago

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, required. 5 Years of Wireless RF Engineering experience....

Controls Engineer III

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

: Controls Engineer III Location: Wilmington, NC Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Wilmington, NC Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education: Bachelor's in Electrical...

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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