Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

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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CMTS LLC

Associate Electrical Engineer

Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers Responsibilities: Provide electrical design work, coordinating with in-house staff as well as task...

Senior Electrical Engineer (Tampa) - Remote/Hybrid

  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago

Over 10 years of working experience in Electrical Engineering....

Remote Work

Senior Electrical Engineer - BMC

  • Poway, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Summary Blue Marble Communications (a T2S company) is currently seeking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer....

Electrical Engineer - BMC

  • Poway, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Summary Blue Marble Communications (a T2S Solutions company) is currently seeking to hire an Electrical Engineer....

Energy Operations Electrical Engineer

  • Stanford, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 14 hours 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

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Join a startup team that is working on bleeding edge technology in their respective industry as an Electrical Engineer....

Remote Work

Senior Electrical Engineer - PT

  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 hours ago

The Senior Electrical Engineer will execute engineering design for a diverse range of building types facilitating client meetings, partnering closely with other engineering and/or architecture team...

Electrical Engineer

  • Vacaville, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 22 hours ago

DEGREE REQUIRED Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience....

Electrical Project Engineer

  • Shasta Lake, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Shasta Lake, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership skills with a natural ability to take initiative...

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

  • Arroyo Grande, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arroyo Grande, CA
  • 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer Requirements: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering degree from an accredited school. Knowledge of applicable codes related to electrical engineering....

Reliability Engineer - Electrical

  • Martinez, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 1 day ago

Support facility turnarounds, including scope development, planning, reviews, material selection and execution of work scopes....

Electrical Engineer

  • Torrance, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 1 day ago

Posting Title:** Electrical Engineer **Reports To:** Supervising Electrical Engineer **Location:** San Jose, California **Salary Range:** $118,499 to $155,400 Final determination of a successful candidate's...

Supplier Industrialization Engineer (Electrical)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

Electrical Engineer, Systems

  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

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 California 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 California
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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