Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Electrical Design Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are active and in high demand, with strong concentrations in defense systems, power utilities, industrial manufacturing, and building infrastructure across experience levels from entry-level to senior principal. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the primary hiring metros, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and PPL Corporation, which maintain a lasting presence in the state. The most sought-after specialties include power distribution systems, defense electronics, and AutoCAD or Revit-based building electrical design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerKratos Defense
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring16
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Electrical Design Technician
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Electrical Design Technician
Jacobs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
$75k - $102k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in drafting
10,000+

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Electrical Design Engineer, Digital Relays
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Electrical Design Engineer, Digital Relays
Constellation Energy
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Engineering (Non-Software)
Nuclear Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$123k - $185k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Principal Electrical Device Design Engineer - Indianola, PA
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Principal Electrical Device Design Engineer - Indianola, PA
Bayer
Indianola, Pennsylvania
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Firmware Engineering
$118k - $177k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Design Project Manager (Electrical Engineer)
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Design Project Manager (Electrical Engineer)
Morgan Construction Management
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$115k - $155k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design (Embedded/IoT)
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Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design (Embedded/IoT)
IQ Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$85k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
11-50

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Electrical Design Engineer Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
4 jobs
Philadelphia
3 jobs
Dallastown
2 jobs
Berwick
1 job
Bristol
1 job
Freedom
1 job
Allentown
1 job
Charleroi
1 job
Indianola
1 job

Electrical Design Engineer Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Kratos Defense2 open roles
Bayer1 open role
Jacobs1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
  • Professional Engineer license or EIT registration in Pennsylvania preferred or required
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or ETAP electrical design software for project work
  • Experience with NEC code compliance and Pennsylvania local electrical inspection standards
  • Ability to read and produce single-line diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings
  • Familiarity with power distribution, low-voltage systems, or defense electronics applications

Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a electrical design engineer in Pennsylvania?

You typically need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. After gaining qualifying experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, you sit for the PE exam to become fully licensed. Many Pennsylvania employers require or strongly prefer PE licensure for senior or project-lead roles.

How much do electrical design engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Electrical design engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $110,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,650 for the lowest 10% to over $167,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire electrical design engineers in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring electrical design engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Kratos Defense, Bayer, and Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's defense corridor around Philadelphia and its power utility sector in the central and eastern regions consistently generate a large share of these openings.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most electrical design engineer jobs?

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Dallastown have the most electrical design engineer openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads due to its concentration of defense contractors, engineering consultancies, and utility companies, while Pittsburgh's industrial and technology base drives demand there, and Allentown draws volume from PPL Corporation's regional operations and manufacturing facilities in the Lehigh Valley.

Are there remote electrical design engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're limited. Electrical design engineering involves substantial hands-on coordination, site visits, and collaboration with construction or manufacturing teams, which keeps most roles on-site or hybrid. About 50% of electrical design engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include design drafting, load calculations, and specification writing, while commissioning and field coordination remain on-site.

How can I get hired as a electrical design engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or co-op programs at large Pennsylvania engineering firms and utilities such as PPL Corporation, AECOM, or Burns Engineering, which regularly bring on junior designers under senior PE supervision. Entry-level titles like electrical designer, CAD technician, or junior systems engineer are common stepping-stone roles. Building proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit and completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn EIT status through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board gives candidates a clear competitive edge even before accumulating field experience.

Where can I find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly.

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