How to hire a junior electrical engineer

How to hire a junior electrical engineer, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the junior electrical engineer you need to hire. Certain junior electrical engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A junior electrical engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, junior electrical 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of junior electrical engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Junior Electrical Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Electrical 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).	$23-45
   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
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Revit
   • RF
   • C++
   • Electrical Components
   • UL
   • Control Systems
   • NEC
   • MATLAB
   • PCB
   • Arc Flash
   • Electrical Equipment
   • LabVIEW
   • PLC
   • PC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate with senior electrical engineers and achieve hands-on experience on coal fire plant power generation and power transformers, circuit breakers.
   • Design PLC schematics for system relaying and protection.
   • Design RTL modules in Verilog HDL to develop algorithms in Matlab, and verify them by writing test benches.
   • Upgrade a chemical exhaust scrubber with a newer PLC to allow data logging and process monitoring to meet EPA standards.
   • Coordinate with senior electrical engineers and achieve hands-on experience on coal fire plant power generation and power transformers, circuit breakers.
   • Support EMC, ESD transient testing.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your junior electrical engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A junior electrical engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, junior electrical engineers' average salary in montana is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level junior electrical engineers earn 49% less than senior-level junior electrical engineers.
   • Certifications. A junior electrical engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a junior electrical engineer's salary.

   Average junior electrical engineer salary

   $68,365yearly

   $32.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior electrical engineer salary

   $48,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average junior electrical engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$98,986	$48
   2	New Mexico	$84,011	$40
   3	District of Columbia	$82,155	$40
   4	Virginia	$81,405	$39
   5	Maryland	$80,023	$38
   6	New Hampshire	$75,899	$36
   7	Oregon	$75,652	$36
   8	Pennsylvania	$73,540	$35
   9	New York	$72,780	$35
   10	Massachusetts	$72,667	$35
   11	Oklahoma	$71,423	$34
   12	New Jersey	$70,567	$34
   13	Colorado	$69,281	$33
   14	Alabama	$68,420	$33
   15	Texas	$67,463	$32
   16	Illinois	$66,757	$32
   17	Georgia	$63,691	$31
   18	Florida	$61,280	$29
   19	Wisconsin	$59,686	$29
   20	Tennessee	$59,064	$28

   Average junior electrical engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$128,860	$61.95	218
   2	Amphenol	$85,673	$41.19	12
   3	Motiv Power Systems	$78,457	$37.72
   4	Jacobs Engineering Group	$74,224	$35.68
   5	Scientific Games	$70,099	$33.70
   6	The Kuljian Corporation	$68,897	$33.12
   7	DEKA Research	$68,829	$33.09	3
   8	Norwest Engineering	$68,480	$32.92
   9	Advantage Engineers	$68,423	$32.90
   10	Trideum	$68,402	$32.89
   11	Advanced Technology & Research	$68,343	$32.86	5
   12	Ad Astra	$66,576	$32.01	2
   13	Views	$66,576	$32.01
   14	Jacobs Enterprises	$66,564	$32.00	388
   15	ME Engineers	$66,475	$31.96	8
   16	Reliance Test & Technology, Llc	$66,439	$31.94
   17	PDS Tech	$66,427	$31.94	5
   18	Southern Champion Tray	$66,381	$31.91
   19	Nutcracker Therapeutics	$66,272	$31.86
   20	AXON Energy Products	$66,185	$31.82

4. Writing a junior electrical engineer job description

   A junior electrical engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a junior electrical engineer job description:

   Junior electrical engineer job description example

   • Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline (Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) required.
   • 0-2 years of experience required
   • Ability to communicate well in written and verbal communications
   • Innovative thinking that creates customer value
   • Customer-focused mindset
   • Positive attitude , flexibility and conflict resolution
   • Ability to solve problems creatively on time
   • Up to date knowledge and technical 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 various strategies that you can use to find the right junior electrical engineer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit junior electrical engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 junior electrical engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect junior electrical engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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