Electrical Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

An Electrical Engineer in the construction industry designs, develops, tests, and supervises the installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. They also oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. They confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Important skills for an Electrical Engineer include problem-solving, critical thinking, active listening, complex problem solving, and operations analysis. They should also have knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software. Certifications can include Professional Engineer (PE), AutoCAD, and project management certifications. A person may begin their career as a Junior Electrical Engineer, move up to an Electrical Engineer, and then progress to a Senior Electrical Engineer. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, they may have held roles such as Electrical Technician or Engineering Intern.

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Energy Operations Electrical Engineer Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

engineer, or engineer in substation or utility distribution engineering or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field, and seven years of experience as an electrical engineer, or engineer...

Electrical Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Control and Instrumentation Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 depending on experience but extremely competitive Commutable from Leeds, Doncaster, York, Goole, East Riding, Beverley or Pocklington...

Electrical Engineer HV (High Voltage)

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What skills and experience do you need Hold a minimum of HNC level in Electrical Engineering and the ability to demonstrate suitable experience in a similar role....

Energy Operations Electrical Engineer

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

engineer, or engineer in substation or utility distribution engineering or Masters degree in electrical engineering or related field, and seven years of experience as an electrical engineer, or engineer...

Internship, Power Electronics Electrical Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering or a related field Experience with high voltage (>400 V) testing Lab experience with basic EE tools (Oscilloscope, Network analyzer, Signal Generators etc.)...

Electrical Engineer, Systems

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

To Excel, You Will Bring: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical field or equivalent experience required....

Electrical Engineer Direct Hire

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

are hiring for a Electrical Engineer role in Milpitas with in Engineering and construction industry....

Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

As a Electrical Engineer Intern you will assist the Electrical Engineering Department with wiring diagram, thermal measurement, power supply and lighting control testing, prototyping and concept generation...

Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation Architecture)

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 15, 2025 Role Number: 200594498 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we...

Electrical Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

As an electrical engineer at Robust AI, you will join a small, fast-paced team working to design and deploy the next generation of warehouse robotic systems....

Electrical Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Why Join Us | DuPont Careers COMPANY: DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC POSITION: Electrical Engineer LOCATION: 965 W Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 JOB DUTIES: Design, build, and characterize electrical...

Electrical Engineer Intern

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

As a Electrical Engineer Intern you will assist the Electrical Engineering Department with wiring diagram, thermal measurement, power supply and lighting control testing, prototyping and concept generation...

Electrical Engineer (MEP)

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Employees Electrical Engineer (MEP) Hayward, CAFull-TimeSustaining Engineering$130k - $170k / year Electrical Engineer (MEP) About Veev Veev is leading the transformation of the construction industry...

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago

Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team....

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering at time of employment from an accredited institution Minimum 7 years experience as an electrical engineer Excellent written and verbal communication...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.9%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.1%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in San Jose, CA
1-2 years
36.9%
10+ years
18.8%
2-4 years
16.2%
6-8 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
7.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
None
2.7%
8-10 years
0.4%



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