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How much do entry level traveling electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level traveling electrical engineer in the United States is $86,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Traveling Electrical Engineer vs Entry Level Electrical Technician?

AspectEntry Level Traveling Electrical EngineerEntry Level Electrical Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, possibly some certificationsAssociate degree or technical diploma, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentOn-site at client locations, traveling frequentlyPrimarily on-site at facilities or plants, less travel
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, construction, energy sectorsManufacturing, maintenance, installation companies

The main difference is that Entry Level Traveling Electrical Engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree and travel to various sites for engineering tasks, while Entry Level Electrical Technicians usually have technical diplomas and focus on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting with less travel involved.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Traveling Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 43% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,381 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Entry-level Electrical Engineer

Entry-level Electrical Engineer

Waldemar S. Nelson

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
NELSON is currently looking for entry-level electrical engineers to join their team. Entry-level electrical engineers should be prepared to learn and will need to actively participate in the development and implementation of electrical designs for miscellaneous projects. As an integral part of the electrical design team, an entry-level electrical engineer will be given the opportunity to grow and build their career with NELSON by:
• Developing electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems
• Preparing construction drawings and documents including equipment location plans, interconnect wiring diagrams, wiring schematics, cable and tray layouts, equipment supports, cable schedules, and lighting, etc.
• Developing electrical models and reports using various modelling software packages (e.g. SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PLS-CAD, AmpCalc)
• Working with other team members including clients and vendors
• Accepting and using guidance from other engineers and designers on the team
QUALIFICATIONS:
As a minimum, entry-level candidates are expected to have:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Other preferred qualities:
• Professional and detail oriented
• Able and willing to pursue registration as a professional engineer
• Willingness to travel, as needed
• Able to visit client facilities, including physical capability to travel offshore and safely transfer from boat to a platform
• Able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC® card)
• Electrical power course work
• Proficiency in the Windows PC environment - MS Word, Outlook Email, MS Excel
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Work From Home