Electrical Engineer Jobs in Newport Beach, 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 - Aviation & Federal (Brea)

  • Brea, CA (23 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (23 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry....

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title : Electrical Design Engineer Location : Irvine, CA (Onsite only) Duration : Full Time Responsibilities: Support electrical design activities for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) including functional...

Electrical Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

, Electrical design, Lean manufacturing, Process engineering, solidworks, altium Top Skills Details Continuous improvement,troubleshooting,failure analysis,electronics Additional Skills & Qualifications...

Electrical Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

What You Bring Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred). 612 years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally in water/wastewater or related infrastructure....

Electrical Engineer - Buildings

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents Perform other duties as needed #LI-JC8 Keywords\: Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Revit, Architectural Engineering, Healthcare...

Electrical Engineer - P2S

  • Long Beach, CA (21 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (21 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Are you an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience looking to grow your career?...

Early Career Electrical Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for Electrical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We have positions open in Costa Mesa, CA....

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Huntington Beach, CA (12 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (12 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

basic understand of airworthiness requirements for passenger aircraft interiors Apply knowledge of basics understanding of electrical engineering, especially power systems GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Education...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering....

Electrical Engineer II (North America Quality Center - NAQC)

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Electrical Engineer II Hyundai's North America Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for an Engineer II for the Electrical Team The Team: NAQC is the quality arm for Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)'s North American...

Electrical Engineer (North America Quality Center - NAQC)

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Electrical Engineer Hyundai's North America Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for a Senior Engineer for the Electrical Team The Team: NAQC is the quality arm for Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)'s North American...

Lead Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Brea)

  • Brea, CA (23 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brea, CA (23 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsible for effective management of change orders....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to be based in Orange, CA or Denver, CO....

Electrical Engineer (Test/Integration)

  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Electrical Design Engineer II

  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Overview** Electrical Design Engineer II - This position is based in Irvine, CA at our headquarters and candidates are required to live within a commutable distance from the office....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Newport Beach, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Newport Beach, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
High School or GED
12.9%
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 Newport Beach, 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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