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Electrical Engineering Jobs in Portland, ME (NOW HIRING)

Electrical Designer

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$75K - $105K/yr

This position is a part of the Electrical Engineering Department. Additionally, Colby Co. offers mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, structural, civil engineering and architecture with ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Portland, ME · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Ability to perform advanced electrical engineering calculations. * Proficiency in REVIT is highly preferred * Experience in layout and design of electrical distribution systems. * Experience editing ...

Electrical Designer

Portland, ME · On-site

$75K - $105K/yr

This position is a part of the Electrical Engineering Department. Additionally, Colby Co. offers mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, structural, civil engineering and architecture with ...

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How much do electrical engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical engineering in Portland, ME is $113,693.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,900.00 and $135,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an electrical engineer do?

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. They also work on the electrical systems of vehicles and aircraft, as well as electronic devices like smartphones and computers. Their work often involves solving complex problems, ensuring safety standards, and improving the efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.

What is the difference between Electrical Engineering vs Electrical Technician?

AspectElectrical EngineeringElectrical Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringAssociate degree or technical certification
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of electrical systems in offices, labs, or manufacturingInstallation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems on-site or in facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, manufacturing, technology companiesConstruction, maintenance companies, industrial facilities

Electrical Engineering involves designing and developing electrical systems, requiring a bachelor's degree, while Electrical Technicians focus on installing and maintaining these systems, typically with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the electrical industry but differ in responsibilities, education, and work settings.

What are some common challenges electrical engineers face when working on multidisciplinary project teams?

Electrical engineers often collaborate with professionals from mechanical, civil, and software engineering backgrounds on large projects. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication across disciplines, as each field may use different technical terminology and have unique priorities. Balancing system integration, meeting project deadlines, and managing overlapping responsibilities can also be complex. Successful electrical engineers develop strong teamwork and problem-solving skills to navigate these challenges and deliver cohesive solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Electrical Engineer, you need a solid background in circuit design, electronics, and mathematics, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools like MATLAB or PSpice, and often a Professional Engineer (PE) license are important technical qualifications. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help electrical engineers excel in collaborative and innovative environments. These competencies ensure effective project execution, safety, and the development of reliable electrical systems.
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Infographic showing various Electrical Engineering job openings in Portland, ME as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,693 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Sr. / Principal Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

Brunswick, ME • On-site

$88K - $142K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $88,100 to $142,000. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

As part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works (BIW) is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. BIW's rich history reflects a continuous pattern of innovation, new technology and process improvements. Today, we are revolutionizing naval shipbuilding. Since 1884, we have continued our tradition of leadership in technology and innovation. Engineering tasking, responsibilities, and hiring level will be based on experience.

The Engineering team is seeking Electrical Engineers to support the team. The successful candidate may be responsible for supporting development, specification, arrangement, manufacturing, installation, testing, of Electrical Power, Lighting, and Controls systems installed shipboard, or in support of shipboard system operation.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

  • Be a safety leader for your team and ensure that each person leaves in the condition they came in. Ensure all safety trainings are completed on time.

Project/Task Execution:

  • Develop ship power and controls systems through tasks and projects involving engineers across disciplines, subcontractors, or the customer.
  • Perform reliability/risk assessments on designs, methodologies, or processes.
  • Perform systems engineering, system integration, or project related tasks including requirements analyses, requirements decomposition, developing and evaluating operational requirements, developing software requirements, resolution of requirements conflicts, specification development, and management of budget and schedule.
  • Perform modeling, simulation, and calculations to validate designs and ensure they meet project/customer requirements.
  • Develop/maintain and provide technical leadership for all assigned systems, diagrams, calculations, models, simulations, purchase specifications, and related tasking.
  • Review/Approve vendor equipment and other engineering documentation such as drawings, manuals, software, models, or other design documents produced as a part of external vendor contracts.
  • Support vendor qualification testing and test approval.
  • Interface with Navy and other customers, Construction Trades, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Fleet Service Engineering, Planning Yard, Equipment vendors, and Design teams through appropriate correspondence to support manufacturing, test, commissioning efforts, dock trials, sea trials, and resolve technical issues with assigned systems/tasking.
  • Complete technical reports and conduct verbal presentations as required.
  • Develop and manage process improvements and cost-out initiatives to improve group performance.
  • Support development of scopes of work in support of contract proposals.
  • Work with engineering development team and management to design, build, improve, and deploy software tools that support business needs as required.
  • Develop supporting documentation, procedures, tests, or training materials.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

  • Collaborate effectively within the team and with other groups both internal and external.
  • Facilitate communication between Engineers and Designers to ensure successful engineering and design processes.
  • Interface with and support Design, Engineering, Program Office, Systems Integration and Concept Design Development, Change Management, Estimating, Contracts, Materials, Planning, Manufacturing, Navy and other customer organizations as required.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Support proper and up to date process documentation for electrical engineering processes.
  • Focus on Lean Six Sigma principles to both remove waste and variation from processes.
  • Support creation of plans for areas of improvement and conduct projects to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and reduce cycle times.
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Required/Preferred Education/Training
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree is required.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering or P.E. is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the following discipline(s) are required: Power and Controls Engineering.
Required/Preferred Experience

Sr. Engineer - 5+ years of experience required

Principal Engineer - 12+ years of experience required

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings.
  • Ability to lead, organize, plan, and execute projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a positive team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work multiple priorities simultaneously, and to completion.
  • Strong Project Management skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Project is preferred.
  • Highly motivated, strong attention to detail with proven ability to work independently.
  • Some travel required.
  • Operation of Microsoft Windows, Windows Software, and Microsoft Office products.
  • CAD skills are preferred.
  • A broad knowledge of and experience with a variety of computer systems, networking, technologies, troubleshooting is preferred, including network communication and protocols and data collection.
  • Experience working on power systems and power system troubleshooting and testing is preferred.
  • Experience with electrical software, calculations, and modeling is preferred.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred.
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink modeling and simulation is preferred.
  • Software development skills are preferred.
  • Data architecture and data management skills including database design and development are preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma training and/or experience is preferred.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance.  You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.  For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil).

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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