Electrical Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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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Systems Engineer (RADAR System Integration & Test)

  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance Desired Skills: - Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics or equivalent - Radar...

Infrastructure Systems Engineer

  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

#rmshotmiljobs Bachelor Degree or higher in an Engineering field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent Minimum of 2 years experience as a Linux...

ASIC/FPGA Engineer

  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience implementing complex algorithms targeting ASICs/FPGAs Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (Masters preferred) Proficiency in...

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 hours ago

Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our electric power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR)....

Application Systems Engineer

  • Middle City West, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Middle City West, PA
  • 1 day ago

JPC Partners is looking for an Application System Engineer that will work on IT projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions, perform application upgrades, and...

Electrical Engineer

  • Gibbsboro, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gibbsboro, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

A growing firm is looking for their next Electrical Engineer. If you're an Electrical Engineer that's tenacious with a growth mindset, let's talk....

Manufacturing Automation Systems Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

EMSW Postdoctoral Research Fellow Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Full-time Research & Development Posted on June 01, 2025 Position Responsibilities: At VCU, we Make it Real through...

Systems Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering + 5 or more years of experience with control systems in industrial, maritime...

Controls Engineer

  • West Deptford, NJ (8 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (8 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30...

Principal Systems Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, plus a minimum of 12 years of experience; or a Master's...

Sr Radar Systems Engineer - Integration & Test

  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago

#rmshotmiljobs #buildradars Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics or equivalent combined with minimum of 5 years of related...

Software/Systems Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Systems/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer/Electrical Engineering or related discipline and 2 to 4 years of professional engineering and/...

Senior Electrical Engineer (CnP)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) * Professional Engineer license (PE) * 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience,...

Senior Security Systems Engineer - Radiant Logic

  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days 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....

Power Systems Engineer III- HYBRID in Audubon PA

  • Audubon, PA (17 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Audubon, PA (17 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Reference #: 1178779 Power Systems Engineer III- HYBRID in Audubon PA Category: Engineering Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-384023 Power Systems Engineer I, II or III is needed for a...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA
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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