Electrical Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Electrical Engineer jobs in Phoenix, Arizona are concentrated in Tempe, Chandler, and the West Valley, with strong demand across defense, semiconductor, and utilities sectors. Companies actively hiring right now include Burns & McDonnell, ASM, and Clayco. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Kimley-Horn's Phoenix, AZ office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects
- Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
- Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
- Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
- Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Power Delivery practice
- Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
- Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
- Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in utility-scale substation, utility-scale PV, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs
- Experience in engineering project management
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
- Experience in transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, or equivalent
- Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent
- Comfortable programming in Python or MATLAB
INTRODUCTION
Kimley-Horn's Phoenix, AZ office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects
- Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
- Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
- Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
- Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Power Delivery practice
- Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
- Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
- Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in utility-scale substation, utility-scale PV, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs
- Experience in engineering project management
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
- Experience in transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, or equivalent
- Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent
- Comfortable programming in Python or MATLAB
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell12
- ASM6
- Clayco6
- Olsson6
- SSOE6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services27
- Construction & Real Estate15
- Energy3
- Manufacturing3
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an electrical engineer job in Phoenix?
Focus your search on Phoenix's defense corridor in Chandler and Gilbert, the semiconductor manufacturers clustered along the Loop 202, and the utilities companies anchored downtown. Candidates with experience in power systems, embedded systems, or RF engineering have a clear edge in this market. Networking through local IEEE chapter events and targeting employers in the West Valley's aerospace and defense hubs also helps you stand out.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Phoenix?
Companies currently hiring electrical engineers in Phoenix include Burns & McDonnell, ASM, and Clayco, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Phoenix attracts a mix of large defense primes, semiconductor fabs, investor-owned utilities, and growing EV and clean-energy manufacturers, giving electrical engineers a wide range of employer types and industries to target.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, but with limits: electrical engineer roles that require lab work, manufacturing floor presence, or physical site inspections are almost entirely on-site, while design, simulation, and systems engineering positions are more likely to offer flexibility. About 40% of electrical engineer openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at software-defined hardware and EDA tool companies based in Tempe and Scottsdale.
How can I get an electrical engineer job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is targeting co-op and new-grad programs at the semiconductor manufacturers and defense contractors in Chandler and Mesa, which hire regularly from Arizona State University's engineering programs. Entry-level roles in test engineering, field service, and quality assurance at local utilities or electronics manufacturers are also strong starting points, and an EIT credential strengthens your application across all of these employer types.
Which industries hire the most electrical engineers in Phoenix?
Most electrical engineer openings in Phoenix sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Phoenix's role as a major semiconductor manufacturing hub, combined with a large defense and aerospace presence and utility infrastructure investment driven by rapid population growth, keeps demand in these sectors consistently high.
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