Electrical Engineer Jobs in San Carlos, 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

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Sr....

Principal Systems & Electrical Engineer

  • Foster City, CA (4 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Foster City, CA (4 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Principal Systems & Electrical Engineer Job Title: Principal Systems & Electrical Engineer Location: Foster City, CA (Onsite 5 days/week) Duration: Full-Time or Contract Key Requirements: 10+ years...

Mechanical Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Mechanical Electrical Engineer Title: Sr. Mechanical Electrical Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Duration: 12 months Job Description: Sr....

Electrical Engineer- Software Defined Radio Hardware Associate (

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

A Electrical Engineer- Software Defined Radio Hardware Associate ( Astranis View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Hardware San Francisco, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA (2 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (2 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join Dexterity's Hardware Product team....

Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Engineering and/or equivalent relevant water utility experience Two years of experience working as an electrical engineer Project management skills Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple...

Electrical Engineer

  • Hayward, CA (15 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (15 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our manufacturing team....

Electrical Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (19 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (19 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description As an Electrical Engineer, you will perform overall project electrical design with guidance from the Project Manager and management regarding systems and...

Vehicle Electrical Design Engineer

  • Foster City, CA (4 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foster City, CA (4 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field. 6-8 years of experience creating electrical schematics for automotive applications....

Electrical Project Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Minimum: style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"- -Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Ground Systems

  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This role is central to enable our next generation of drone logistics, solving complex challenges in power distribution, power conversion, battery charging, high performance microprocessor, high-speed...

Electrical Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

A growing firm is looking for their next Electrical Engineer. If you're an Electrical Engineer that's tenacious with a growth mindset, let's talk....

Lead Electrical Engineer, Aircraft Launch & Land

  • Campbell, CA (22 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (22 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering or equivalent 5+ years relevant experience Power system and/or other electrical design experience on large systems such as an aircraft, rocket, satellite, heavy machinery, or equivalent...

Staff Electrical Engineer - Power

  • Campbell, CA (22 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (22 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering or equivalent You have 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer You are experienced with: circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging...

Electrical Engineer II - Power

  • Campbell, CA (22 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (22 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering or equivalent You have 1+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer You are experienced with: circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging...

Demographic Data for San Carlos, CA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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