Electrical Engineer (May/June 2027)

Urbint; Liberty Lake (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron in Liberty Lake, WA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and improve embedded hardware and networked solutions for utilities and cities. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable products.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, hands-on circuit design, testing, and strong communication. On-site 2-3 days/week with some remote flexibility; join a team focused on innovation, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design.
• Familiar with electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with product development processes and engineering best practices.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate electronic hardware and embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and product teams to deliver solutions.
• Assist schematic capture, component selection, and PCB design reviews.
• Conduct lab testing, debugging, and root-cause analysis of electrical systems.
• Participate in verification, reliability, and regulatory activities.
• Document findings and maintain engineering records.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog and digital design

Test equipment (oscilloscopes)

Collaboration

Documentation

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

OrCAD

LTspice

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

At Itron, we are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world through intelligent networks, software, devices, and services that help utilities and cities safely and efficiently manage energy and water. As an Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of innovative networked technology solutions that support our customers’ evolving needs. We are aiming to have this role begin May/June 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, and validation of electronic hardware and embedded systems for Itron's networked solutions and product portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and product management to deliver customer‑centric technology solutions.
• Assist in schematic capture, component selection, circuit analysis, PCB design reviews, and prototype evaluation.
• Perform 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 efforts.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings, recommendations, and technical documentation clearly and effectively.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including sustaining engineering, design improvements, and manufacturing support.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve product performance, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Demonstrate an authentic, accountable, agile, collaborative, and innovative approach while working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering documentation, reports, specifications, and development records in accordance with company processes and quality standards.
• Work onsite at Itron’s Liberty Lake headquarters, 2‑3 days per week.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or 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 with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse global teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer‑centric decision making and delivering high‑quality results.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Able to work on‑site 2‑3 days a week at Itron’s Liberty Lake, WA headquarters.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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.
• Prefer experience using 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 is advantageous.

Liberty Lake, WA: $60K - $115K annual

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com