Electrical Engineer Jobs in Poway, 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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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Minimum 10 years of experience working as an electrical engineer in the building design and construction industry, including the design of power distribution, lighting, and lighting controls LEED AP...

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 4 days ago

An employer in the San Diego, CA area is looking for a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Medical Device Neuromonitoring team for a Full-time, direct hire role....

Electrical Engineer - Battery Storage

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering. 5+ years industry experience in BESS technology and/or PV technology. Understanding of power plant design and power system software....

Offshore Electrical Engineer- SCADA

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Scope of Job: The Electrical Engineer SCADA will support the front-end delivery, development, and construction of offshore wind projects, focusing on performing and reviewing the overall SCADA, networks...

Electrical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Education & Experience: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering....

Sr Electrical Engineer

  • Poway, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 6 days ago

The Sr Electrical Engineer provides Electrical engineering support in design and development of next generation smart thermostats products, as well as supporting current products in the market....

Internship, Electrical Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (Spring 2026)

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2026) or into Summer 2026 if available...

Electrical Engineer

  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description We are seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) with strong design expertise and project management experience to lead federal infrastructure, water/wastewater and industrial projects...

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life...

Sr Associate, Electrical Engineer (Carlsbad, CA)

  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Sr Associate, Electrical Engineer (Carlsbad, CA) Job Code: 26139 Job Description: Determine design approaches and parameters Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within...

Associate, Electrical Engineer (San Diego, CA)

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Associate, Electrical Engineer (San Diego, CA) Job Code: 26136 Job Description: Determine design approaches and parameters Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within...

Electrical Engineer, Chief Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Technologies Directorate located in Rancho Bernardo....

Electrical Engineer - COBRA 1

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Provides electrical engineering support to the development of technical solutions and documentation....

Electrical Engineer

  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Engineering or related field; Master's preferred 10+ years of experience in electrical design and analysis for space systems or high-reliability environments Proficiency in industry-standard tools...

Electrical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 10 days ago

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team of designers of cutting-edge components for space and national security applications including Software Defined Radios, Digital Processing...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Poway, 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 Poway, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
Master's Degree
21.1%
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 Poway, 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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