Electrical engineer jobs in Schenectady, NY and nearby (67 jobs)

Electrical engineer jobs within 25 miles of Schenectady, NY. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 10, 2026

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Open jobs: 67
Employers: 43

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $86,800Across 15 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 6%4 listings
On-site: 9%6 listings

Not specified: 85% (57 listings)

Employers hiring include PLUG POWER INC. (5), Arcadis (4), Bernier Carr & Associates (3).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Electrical engineer jobs in Schenectady, NY and nearby

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Electrical Engineer AI Trainer (Remote)
Aston Carter
Albany, NY
- $45,000 to $60,000 USD / year
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Principal Power Electronics Engineer Fuel Cell Systems
Plug Power Inc.
ALBANY, NY
Principal Power Electronics Engineer - Fuel Cell Systems Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Fuel Cell Platforms - Electrical Engineering Position Summary Plug is building the global…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Troy, NY
- $90,000 to $100,000 USD / year
Job Description: Electrical Engineer As an Electrical Engineer, you will work under the guidance of a senior engineer to provide technical design and construction documents for commercial…
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Electrical Engineer (47756)
Jacobs
Albany, NY
We’re seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer in Burlington, VT to join us and become part of a collaborative engineering team supporting next-generation semiconductor fabrication…
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Electrical Engineer; Latham, NY
Career Collective
Latham, NY
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with 2–5 years of experience in electrical building design to support commercial projects. This role will focus on the design and development of…
Added 10 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer – Buildings Government Services
Stantec
Albany, NY
Our Buildings Government Services team has an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer. Your role as a contributor on our professional consulting team is to work on projects of high…
Added 11 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Vitrek Corporation
Albany, NY
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Electrical Engineer
Randstad USA
Schenectady, NY
- $100,000 to $130,000 USD / year
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing automation, monitoring, and control systems that support mission-critical data center environments. This role works closely with senior…
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Entry-Level Civil or Electrical Engineer - Rotation Program
CHA Consulting, Inc.
Albany, NY
Added 13 days ago
Electrical Engineer - Facilities
GE Vernova
Niskayuna, NY
Added 13 days ago
Electrical Engineer Intern
Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc.
ALBANY, NY
Added 18 days ago
Electrical Engineer
Met Weld International LLC
ALTAMONT, NY
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Electrical Engineer
Met Weld International LLC
ALTAMONT, NY
Added 18 days ago
Electrical Engineer
BBS Arch LS Arch & Eng PC
Albany, NY
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Electrical Engineer
COMPA Industries
Niskayuna, NY
- $55 to $62 USD / hour
We are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join a team at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, NY. You will work within a project team supporting building and utility…
Added 19 days ago
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Facilities Lead Electrical Engineer
GE Aerospace
Niskayuna, NY
- $98,000 to $163,000 USD / year
The Facilities Electrical Engineer will focus on multiple projects in support of the electrical design and operational needs of the Research Center. This includes: ensuring safety and…
Added 19 days ago
Forensic Electrical Engineer Albany, NY
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
ALBANY, NY
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Principal Power Electronics Engineer Fuel Cell Systems
Plug Power Inc.
ALBANY, NY
Principal Power Electronics Engineer - Fuel Cell Systems Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Fuel Cell Platforms - Electrical Engineering Position Summary Plug is building the global…
Added 20 days ago
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Electrical Engineer
GREENMAN-PEDERSEN INC.
Albany, NY
- $90,000 to $120,000 USD / year
GPI seeks a talented Electrical Engineer for our Albany, NY office. We seek someone who wants to be part of a team focused on helping the clients and communities we serve. Joining our team…
Added 22 days ago
Principal Power Electronics Engineer Fuel Cell Systems
Plug Power Inc.
ALBANY, NY
Principal Power Electronics Engineer - Fuel Cell Systems Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Fuel Cell Platforms - Electrical Engineering Position Summary Plug is building the global…
Added 23 days ago
Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Research & Innovation High Voltage
GE Vernova
Niskayuna, NY
We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our Research & Innovation team, driving the development of next-generation power conversion technologies for grid-scale energy…
Added 23 days ago
Forensic Electrical Engineer Albany, NY
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
ALBANY, NY
Added 23 days ago
Principal Electrical Engineer Fuel Cell Systems
Plug Power Inc.
ALBANY, NY
Principal Electrical Engineer - Fuel Cell Systems Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Fuel Cell Platforms - Electrical Engineering Position Summary Plug is building the global hydrogen…
Added 23 days ago
Licensed Electrical Engineer - Albany, NY area
CNY Outsourcing
Albany, NY
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer with building systems design experience and the ability to lead projects and mentor other staff
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Sr Electrical Design Engineer
Insight Global
Latham, NY
- $100,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Troy, NY, United States

$90,000 to $100,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $90,000 to $100,000 USD / year
Experience: 2-5 years' experience in electrical design.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Job Description: Electrical Engineer As an Electrical Engineer, you will work under the guidance of a senior engineer to provide technical design and construction documents for commercial building power, lighting and special systems. Typical work may include:

Close coordination and collaboration with different design members within the company as well as architects, owners, and facilities staff outside the company.
Assist in the initial concept planning and review of system options.
Perform power and lighting load calculations using applicable computer software.
Perform selective coordination, short circuit, and arc flash calculations using SKM software.
Work closely with equipment vendors and manufacturers' representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
Create highly coordinated construction documents using 3D Revit MEP.
Construction administration responsibilities including submittal reviews, construction inspections and field troubleshooting.
Participate in weekly internal department meetings to help establish company standards, training design guides, and learn from your peers in a proven educational format.

Skills:

Electrical engineering
Revit
Electrical system design
Fire alarm
Access control
Power distribution
Switchboard
Switchgear
Autocad
Short circuit

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2-5 years' experience in electrical design.
Proficiency in Revit MEP.
PE license a plus.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Troy, NY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.401k, health, medical, dental, vision, PTO Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Troy, NY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Troy,NY.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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