Electrical Engineer Jobs in Downey, 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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Forensic Electrical Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 hour 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 (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 hours 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, Spectacles, Level 3

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

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

Electrical Engineer - BMS NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 20 hours 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 (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 21 hours 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...

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

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

power distribution issues....

Senior Electrical Engineer - P2S

  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Working Knowledge • Engineering design and project management experience • Strong electrical design capability in commercial settings • Proficient in written communication and oral presentations • Ability...

Electrical Engineer - Test Design

  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering or equivalent 5+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment 2+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout....

Principal Electrical Engineer - UAS

  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience: 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on avionics, UAV systems, or similar industries....

Electrical Engineer - Batteries/EVs

  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs Strong background in circuit design, including components, and mixed-signals design...

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering....

Electrical Engineer III

  • Torrance, CA (12 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (12 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer Location: Torrance, CA Contract: 2 months (possible extensions) Schedule: 1st Shift | 100% Onsite | 9/80 Schedule Work 80 hours over 9 days enjoy nine-hour days MondayThursday and...

Senior Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Engineering Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles Job Segment: Electrical Engineering, Testing, Sustainability, Construction, Project Engineer, Engineering, Technology, Energy...

Compliance Electrical Engineer

  • Pomona, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

COMPLIANCE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Location: Pomona, CA Type: Contract Job #83012 An electric utility client is looking for a Compliance Electrical Engineer who will support the Compliance Lead in managing...

EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Principal EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer: US Citizenship is required....

Demographic Data for Downey, CA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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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