Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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 (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Energy Operations Electrical Engineer

  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 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...

Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation Architecture)

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 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

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, 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...

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 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 (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 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...

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 days ago

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are...

Principal Board Level Electrical Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Oracle's California based Hardware Development organization seeks to add a Principal Board Level Electrical Engineer to work with our electrical, mechanical, SI, FPGA and power teams in Santa Clara,...

Electrical Engineer/designer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer/Designer Job Description In accordance with client expectations and applicable professional standards, the lead Electrical Engineer will design small to large projects...

Electrical Engineer I

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Electrical engineers at Sierra Nevada Corporation research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience....

Electrical Engineer V

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Electrical Engineer V Job Description Job Title: Electrical Engineer V Duration: 12 Months Location: Sunnyvale, CA Summary: The main function of an electrical engineer is to design, develop, test or...

Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Electrical Engineer Role: Sr....

Test Engineer - Electrical

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago

systems to support the balance of the plant equipment Design, review, document, and implement electrical changes and upgrades to tester platforms Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering...

Electrical Engineer V

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago

A typical electrical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints....

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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