Electrical Engineer (May/June 2027)

Itron, Inc.•Liberty Lake, WA

1d•$60,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is hiring an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of networked technology solutions for utility and city customers. The role supports electronic hardware and embedded systems across Itron’s product portfolio and works with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. The position is intended to begin in May or June 2027 and is based at Itron’s Liberty Lake, Washington headquarters, with onsite work required 2–3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital circuit design.
Understanding of electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
Familiarity with product development processes and engineering best practices.
Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse global teams.
Commitment to customer-centric decision-making and delivering high-quality results.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week at Itron’s Liberty Lake, Washington headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience involving electronic hardware design or testing.
Exposure to embedded systems, wireless communications, networking technologies, IoT devices, or utility industry applications.
Experience with electrical CAD and simulation tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, OrCAD, LTspice, or similar platforms.
Experience with scripting, data analysis, automation, or test development tools.
Knowledge of utility, smart grid, metering, communications, or connected-device technologies.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, integration, and validation of electronic hardware and embedded systems.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams.
Assist with schematic capture, component selection, circuit analysis, PCB design reviews, and prototype evaluation.
Conduct laboratory testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis of electrical and electronic systems.
Participate in product verification, reliability testing, regulatory compliance activities, and design validation.
Analyze test results and communicate findings, recommendations, and technical documentation.
Support product lifecycle activities, including sustaining engineering, design improvements, and manufacturing support.
Identify opportunities to improve product performance, quality, reliability, and cost.
Maintain engineering documentation, reports, specifications, and development records in accordance with company processes and quality standards.
Work collaboratively and accountably with internal and external stakeholders.