Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Electrical engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active across manufacturing, energy, and defense sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level design roles through senior systems engineers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Emerson Electric, Parker Hannifin, and Battelle Memorial Institute maintain significant engineering operations. Power systems, embedded systems, and automation engineering are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Field Engineer to support the execution of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and related energy infrastructure projects across the United States. This role serves as a critical link between engineering, construction, quality, and project management teams, helping ensure projects are built safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements.
The ideal candidate has an interest in construction and engineering disciplines, with exposure to electrical systems, renewable energy, or power infrastructure considered a plus. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being in the field, solving complex problems, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and contributing directly to the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects.
Current Project Site Opportunities
Potential Locations: Sycamore, OH | London, OH
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (flexible based on experience)
Location subject to change based on business needs.
Travel Requirements: This is a full-time, site-based position that includes daily per diem and home rotations approximately every 3-4 weeks.
Our Team
The Field Engineering role supports both self-perform and subcontracted construction activities across DEPCOM's utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects nationwide. Working closely with construction, project management, quality, and engineering teams, Field Engineers help ensure projects are executed according to design, contract requirements, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate with construction teams, engineering partners, subcontractors, owners, and regulatory agencies to support project execution and resolve technical field issues.
- Partner with Quality, Construction, and Engineering teams to support First Article Inspections (FAIs) and verify work is executed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Manage engineering and construction documentation, including redlines, as-builts, field reports, inspection records, and turnover packages.
- Generate, track, and facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) between project stakeholders to support timely issue resolution and minimize impacts to schedule and productivity.
- Review material submittals, engineering packages, and construction documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Support field verification and installation activities associated with electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure, including coordination between engineering and construction teams.
- Support project teams in identifying and mitigating construction risks, constraints, and execution challenges through proactive coordination and communication.
- Maintain visibility into subcontractors and self-perform scope execution, helping drive accountability to quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate inspections and approvals with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), utility representatives, and project stakeholders throughout construction.
- Utilize drones and related technologies to monitor construction progress, document site conditions, and support issue identification and resolution.
- Partner with project management, construction leadership, quality, and engineering teams to improve consistency, communication, and project outcomes across the jobsite.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience supporting construction, engineering, or field operations activities, with exposure to electrical or energy projects preferred; OR Associate's degree or higher in a related technical field.
- Experience creating reports, maintaining documentation, or compiling project-related data.
- Experience working against deadlines and managing competing priorities.
- Experience collaborating within a team environment to solve problems and support project objectives.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), transmission, substation, industrial, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting electrical construction activities, power systems, substations, renewable energy facilities, or other energy-related infrastructure projects.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, construction plans, and technical documentation, along with proficiency in construction management tools such as Procore, InEight, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy-solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Field Engineer to support the execution of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and related energy infrastructure projects across the United States. This role serves as a critical link between engineering, construction, quality, and project management teams, helping ensure projects are built safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements.
The ideal candidate has an interest in construction and engineering disciplines, with exposure to electrical systems, renewable energy, or power infrastructure considered a plus. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being in the field, solving complex problems, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and contributing directly to the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects.
Current Project Site Opportunities
Potential Locations: Sycamore, OH | London, OH
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (flexible based on experience)
Location subject to change based on business needs.
Travel Requirements: This is a full-time, site-based position that includes daily per diem and home rotations approximately every 3-4 weeks.
Our Team
The Field Engineering role supports both self-perform and subcontracted construction activities across DEPCOM's utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects nationwide. Working closely with construction, project management, quality, and engineering teams, Field Engineers help ensure projects are executed according to design, contract requirements, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate with construction teams, engineering partners, subcontractors, owners, and regulatory agencies to support project execution and resolve technical field issues.
- Partner with Quality, Construction, and Engineering teams to support First Article Inspections (FAIs) and verify work is executed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Manage engineering and construction documentation, including redlines, as-builts, field reports, inspection records, and turnover packages.
- Generate, track, and facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) between project stakeholders to support timely issue resolution and minimize impacts to schedule and productivity.
- Review material submittals, engineering packages, and construction documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Support field verification and installation activities associated with electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure, including coordination between engineering and construction teams.
- Support project teams in identifying and mitigating construction risks, constraints, and execution challenges through proactive coordination and communication.
- Maintain visibility into subcontractors and self-perform scope execution, helping drive accountability to quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate inspections and approvals with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), utility representatives, and project stakeholders throughout construction.
- Utilize drones and related technologies to monitor construction progress, document site conditions, and support issue identification and resolution.
- Partner with project management, construction leadership, quality, and engineering teams to improve consistency, communication, and project outcomes across the jobsite.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience supporting construction, engineering, or field operations activities, with exposure to electrical or energy projects preferred; OR Associate's degree or higher in a related technical field.
- Experience creating reports, maintaining documentation, or compiling project-related data.
- Experience working against deadlines and managing competing priorities.
- Experience collaborating within a team environment to solve problems and support project objectives.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), transmission, substation, industrial, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting electrical construction activities, power systems, substations, renewable energy facilities, or other energy-related infrastructure projects.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, construction plans, and technical documentation, along with proficiency in construction management tools such as Procore, InEight, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy-solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Technology & Software
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for schematic design
- Experience with power systems, PLCs, or industrial automation equipment and controls
- Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, and relevant Ohio utility or industry codes and standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project collaboration
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineer in Ohio?
Electrical engineers in Ohio who offer services to the public must be licensed as a Professional Engineer through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. The path starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining supervised work experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn full licensure.
How much do electrical engineers make in Ohio?
Electrical engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $100,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,690 for the lowest 10% to over $149,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring electrical engineers in Ohio right now include Vertiv, Arcadis, and Battelle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's strong manufacturing base and the presence of major defense contractors and energy utilities means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Ohio cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most electrical engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads due to its concentration of defense research institutions and corporate headquarters, Cleveland draws demand from its industrial manufacturing and energy corridor along Lake Erie, and Cincinnati benefits from the large engineering operations of companies rooted in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because much electrical engineering work involves on-site equipment, lab testing, or physical systems. About 49% of electrical engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote roles tending to concentrate in systems design, specification writing, and project management functions that do not require hands-on hardware access.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to co-op and new-graduate programs at Ohio's large manufacturers and research institutions, such as those run by aerospace and defense employers in the Dayton area or energy companies serving the Ohio utilities market. Roles titled junior electrical engineer, engineering technician, or controls technician often serve as the entry point, and candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or hold an EIT designation from the Ohio State Board consistently stand out in those applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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