Electrical Project Engineer Jobs

Electrical Project Engineer jobs are open across construction, utilities, manufacturing, and industrial infrastructure, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in power systems, automation controls, and low-voltage design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,611+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Marathon Petroleum
Electrical Project Engineer
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Electrical Project Engineer
Marathon Petroleum
Findlay, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Marathon Petroleum
Electrical Project Engineer III/Senior
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Marathon Petroleum
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Electrical Project Engineer III/Senior
Marathon Petroleum
Findlay, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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EwingCole
Electrical Project Engineer
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EwingCole
Added 5d ago
Electrical Project Engineer
EwingCole
Raleigh, North Carolina
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Hybrid
Bachelor's
201-500

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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Electrical Project Engineer
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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Added 6d ago
Electrical Project Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Norwell, Massachusetts
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$80 - $84/hr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Westwood Professional Services
Electrical Project Engineer
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Added 6d ago
Electrical Project Engineer
Westwood Professional Services
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$90k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Electrical Project Engineer Job Market

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon111
  • Quanta Infrastructure Solutions
    Quanta Infrastructure Solutions98
  • Affiliated Engineers
    Affiliated Engineers97
  • HDR
    HDR95
  • WSP
    WSP71

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services937
  • Construction & Real Estate422
  • Energy393
  • Manufacturing297
  • Technology & Software214

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or Revit MEP design software
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable local electrical codes
  • Experience managing submittals, RFIs, and construction document coordination
  • PE licensure or active EIT registration preferred for senior-level positions
  • Familiarity with low-voltage systems, power distribution, or industrial controls depending on sector

Tips for Your Electrical Project Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to project scope

Electrical project engineer postings weigh project size heavily. List the voltage levels, system types, and dollar value of projects you've managed. Hiring managers want to see whether your experience aligns with their build scale before they call you.

List your software and code compliance

AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and Revit MEP appear across nearly every job listing. Name them explicitly, and add any NEC, NFPA 70E, or local code familiarity. Omitting these tools often filters your resume out before a human reads it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists electrical project engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by project delivery method

Design-build firms, EPC contractors, and owner-operators hire electrical project engineers for very different scopes. Read postings carefully for phrases like 'design-assist' or 'construction administration' so you target roles that match what you actually do day to day.

Prepare for a technical design exercise

Many employers send a take-home or whiteboard exercise before the final interview round, covering load calculations, single-line diagram interpretation, or schedule recovery scenarios. Brushing up on these formats shortens your response time and keeps answers clean under pressure.

Negotiate scope of authority, not just pay

In your offer conversation, ask explicitly about signing authority on submittals, RFI response responsibility, and budget ownership. These define how much the role actually functions as a project engineer versus a field support technician with the same job title.

Electrical Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most electrical project engineers?

The companies hiring the most electrical project engineers right now include Amazon, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and Affiliated Engineers, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Activity tends to be highest in sectors with active infrastructure buildout, including utilities, data centers, and industrial manufacturing.

How many electrical project engineer jobs are remote?

About 19% of electrical project engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because site coordination is a core part of the role. Design-phase and project controls work is the most likely to allow remote scheduling, while construction administration and commissioning duties are nearly always on-site.

How do you become an electrical project engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, then gain field or design experience through an entry-level role such as electrical designer, field engineer, or EIT position. Obtaining your EIT certification by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam strengthens your candidacy early. From there, take on progressively larger project responsibilities, build proficiency in industry software, and pursue your PE license as your experience hours accumulate.

Can you get hired as an electrical project engineer with little experience?

Yes, many employers hire candidates with one to two years of related experience into junior electrical project engineer roles, particularly at EPC firms and electrical contractors who train from within. Internship experience doing load calculations, drawing production, or submittal review counts meaningfully. Holding an active EIT and demonstrating software proficiency in your resume can offset a shorter work history when applying to these entry-adjacent postings.

What does the electrical project engineer interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a project manager or chief engineer covering design fundamentals, code knowledge, and how you've handled RFIs or schedule conflicts. A practical exercise, such as reviewing a single-line diagram or walking through a project scenario, is common in the second round. Final interviews often include a site visit or meeting with the broader project team before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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