Electrical Engineer Jobs in Cerritos, 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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Electrical Engineer - P2S

  • Long Beach, CA (5 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (5 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Are you an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience looking to grow your career? P2S is an award-winning engineering firm that has been named "Best Place to Work" for the past 15 years....

Project Manager Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (AEC)

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This full-time role requires a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a proven history of successfully managing complex building projects from concept through...

Electrical Engineer

  • Pasadena, CA (19 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (19 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm What You Will Do: Function as lead electrical engineer for multi-discipline projects, through all phases of process Perform electrical...

Electrical Engineer

  • Glendale, CA (24 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, CA (24 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm What You Will Do: Function as lead electrical engineer for multi-discipline projects, through all phases of process Perform electrical...

Electrical Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm What You Will Do: Function as lead electrical engineer for multi-discipline projects, through all phases of process Perform electrical...

Electrical Engineer

  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm What You Will Do: Function as lead electrical engineer for multi-discipline projects, through all phases of process Perform electrical...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Electrical Engineer reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager, while working directly with Vehicle Technical Leads and Program Managers.....

Forensic Electrical Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Brief Description We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial and other clients....

Remote Work

Electrical Engineer III

  • Santa Ana, CA (15 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (15 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Electrical Engineer III will primarily work with the applications and systems engineering teams to understand customer product requirements and create system block diagrams....

Electrical Engineer - Missiles/Circuit design

  • Costa Mesa, CA (16 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (16 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs....

Electrical Engineer, Spectacles, Level 3

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Were looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Spectacles team!...

Electrical Engineer - BMS NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA (16 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (16 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer - BMS Anduril Industries Yesterday Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Electrical Costa Mesa, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Anduril Industries is a defense technology company...

Electrical Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary The Building Electrical Engineer (Facilities Electrical Design Engineer Staff III/IV) designs of facilities for support of the corporate development construction programs at owned, leased...

Electrical Engineer, Water

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all electrical engineered systems or products for a project....

Refining Engineer 1 - Electrical Engineer - Intern to Full-Time Conversion

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

power distribution issues....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Cerritos, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Cerritos, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.1%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
High School or GED
13.0%
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 Cerritos, 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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