How to hire an electrical project engineer

How to hire an electrical project engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical project engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electrical project engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical project engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your electrical project engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an electrical project engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An electrical project engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electrical project engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electrical project engineers.

   Type of Electrical Project Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Project Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$30-52
   Radio Frequency Engineer	A radio frequency engineer, also known as RF engineer, specializes in designing and developing communication systems using radio waves. One of their primary responsibilities revolves around creating networks and systems and testing equipment... Show more	$32-55
   System Design Engineer	A system design engineer is a professional who participates in system design engineering and resolves manufacturing and service problems. System design engineers are required to collaborate with the system design team to research emerging technologies and develop new capabilities... Show more	$37-71

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Autocad
   • PLC
   • CAD
   • Engineering Design
   • Electrical Design
   • UL
   • Project Scope
   • HMI
   • Cost Estimates
   • Capital Projects
   • NEC
   • Technical Support
   • Allen-Bradley

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and contribute to the creation of documentation to satisfy FDA and ISO requirements.
   • Manage load/unload operations for rail base raw material (HDPE and PPE feedstock) delivery.
   • Develop LabVIEW code to automate test procedures and to communicate with units for verification of functionality and accuracy.
   • Complete accurate and thorough documentation of qualification testing, field testing, technical specifications and NEC and IEEE standards compliance.
   • Design several leer certified projects.
   • Work on a plant start-up with client.

   More electrical project engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical project engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An electrical project engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, electrical project engineers' average salary in south carolina is 43% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrical project engineers 41% less than senior-level electrical project engineers.
   • Certifications. An electrical project engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an electrical project engineer's salary.

   Average electrical project engineer salary

   $84,342yearly

   $40.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical project engineer salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average electrical project engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$110,094	$53
   2	Washington	$107,131	$52
   3	Massachusetts	$97,809	$47
   4	District of Columbia	$95,742	$46
   5	New York	$92,160	$44
   6	Maryland	$90,345	$43
   7	Texas	$88,578	$43
   8	Oregon	$87,374	$42
   9	Virginia	$87,026	$42
   10	Georgia	$83,895	$40
   11	Arizona	$83,865	$40
   12	North Carolina	$83,785	$40
   13	Pennsylvania	$83,080	$40
   14	Illinois	$82,773	$40
   15	Colorado	$82,703	$40
   16	Missouri	$78,364	$38
   17	Nevada	$78,125	$38
   18	Tennessee	$77,942	$37
   19	Indiana	$76,702	$37
   20	Wisconsin	$75,321	$36

   Average electrical project engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Amazon	$109,850	$52.81	322
   2	Marathon Petroleum	$104,429	$50.21	65
   3	Cargill	$98,632	$47.42	17
   4	Bayer	$97,989	$47.11	6
   5	Koch Industries	$97,134	$46.70	4
   6	Caterpillar	$95,842	$46.08	10
   7	Occidental Petroleum	$94,849	$45.60	11
   8	Greif	$93,801	$45.10	10
   9	CertainTeed	$93,469	$44.94
   10	Kiewit	$92,850	$44.64	482
   11	Bowman Consulting Group	$91,837	$44.15	27
   12	Daifuku Webb Holding	$91,595	$44.04	23
   13	Baxter International	$91,580	$44.03	8
   14	General Electric	$91,350	$43.92	60
   15	Triton Systems	$91,270	$43.88	2
   16	Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson Inc	$89,806	$43.18	82
   17	Dewberry	$89,769	$43.16	64
   18	Stanley Black & Decker	$89,655	$43.10	14
   19	HBK Engineering	$89,626	$43.09
   20	Sargent & Lundy	$89,218	$42.89	1,120

4. Writing an electrical project engineer job description

   A job description for an electrical project engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an electrical project engineer job description:

   Electrical project engineer job description example

   • Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline (Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) required.
   • 7+ years of experience required.
   • Strong organization and problem-solving skills
   • Ability to use engineering software for collaboration and time management, including spreadsheets
   • Experience with product and process improvement
   • Strong time management and analytical skills
   • Firm understanding of complex engineering and mathematical concepts
   • Proven leadership skills
   • Strong communication skills

   In exchange for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package of health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, life and 401k with match.

   ABOUT OUR COMPANY

   AMPHENOL ADVANCED SENSORS

   Amphenol Advanced Sensors, with its portfolio of industry-leading brands - Thermometrics, NovaSensor, Telaire, Protimeter and Kaye - is an innovator in advanced sensing technologies and innovative embedded measurement solutions customized for regulatory and industry driven applications, creating value by providing critical information for real time data decisions.

   We offer domain expertise, rapid customization, world-class manufacturing capability and lasting customer relationships - To deliver the greatest value in cost of ownership to their customers.

   Amphenol Advanced Sensors is a member of the USA-based Amphenol Corporation. With our own global presence we offer our customers exceptional technical support and service in the areas of development, production and distribution.

   AMPHENOL

   Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems.

   The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find electrical project engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electrical project engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit electrical project engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit electrical project engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical project engineer

   Once you've selected the best electrical project engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new electrical project engineer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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