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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Senior Electrical Test Engineer
Dayton, OH
We're looking for a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to join our team in Dayton. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership, oversee complex testing and engineering projects, support system reliability, and help develop the next generation of testing professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technician training and development programs across substation equipment, protective relaying systems, transformers, breakers, reclosers, regulators, capacitors, batteries, RTUs, and related equipment.
- Provide hands-on training and support for testing and commissioning activities including relay testing, power factor testing, contact resistance testing, ground grid testing, DGA/oil sampling, meggering, hi-pot testing, TTR, SFRA, trip testing, and other diagnostic processes.
- Serve as a technical resource for project teams, supervisors, contractors, and other departments.
- Provide on-site oversight to ensure safe, high-quality work and compliance with company procedures and standards.
- Support storm restoration, emergency response efforts, equipment failures, outages, mobile substation installations, transformer lockouts, and troubleshooting activities.
- Promote Human Performance concepts and develop training materials, guides, and testing procedures.
- Evaluate new equipment, technologies, and industry practices to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Review and analyze testing data, identify trends, evaluate equipment condition, recommend repairs or replacements, and support long-term maintenance planning.
- Support transformer factory visits, including quality control inspections and witness testing.
- Assist with employee progression testing and software preparation as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 (five) or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience in project management with a demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
- Union experience preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or recognized Subject Matter Expert status.
If you're passionate about electrical testing, technical leadership, employee development, and solving complex power system challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Automotive
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, GPD, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 Mason 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 50% of electrical engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 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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