Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ladera Ranch, 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 - BMS NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 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, Water

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering....

Electrical Engineer (3 to 5 Years)

  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering 3 to 5 years of experience Experience with building power distribution design Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and time management skills...

Remote Work

Managing Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Orange, CA (20 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orange, CA (20 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 days ago

**Job Description** **AECOM** is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer with an electrical engineering or instrumentation & controls background to work on various planning, design, and construction...

Lead Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations....

Electrical Engineer - Warhead Fuzing

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 4 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 - BMS

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 5 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...

Electrical Engineer (Test/Integration)

  • Lake Forest, CA (4 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (4 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Electrical design experience/ knowledge, including digital circuit, analog circuit design, micro-computer, FPGA, power switching circuits....

Lead Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations....

Electrical Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 10 days ago

We are looking for a stellar Electrical Engineer to design, develop and support the electronic aspects of our current and future hardware products....

Electrical Engineer III

  • Santa Ana, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Electrical Engineer III Benchmark Electronics vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), remote work United States, California, Santa Ana 1740 East Wilshire Avenue (Show on map) Jun 05, 2025 At Benchmark...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing Test

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 11 days ago

ABOUT THE JOB As an Electrical Engineer in the Manufacturing organization you will design and build complex systems and PCBA platforms to test our products....

Electrical Design Engineer - Healthcare - P2S

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 13 days ago

-Construction Administration -Review submittals Position Requirements -Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering Field -Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification is a plus -LEED...

Electrical Engineer II

  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Ladera Ranch, CA)
  • 15 days ago

US Citizenship Required for this PositionWe are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer II to join our team....

Demographic Data for Ladera Ranch, CA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ladera Ranch, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Ladera Ranch, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
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 Ladera Ranch, 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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