Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, 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

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 15 hours ago

engineering and/or electrical design project management Ability to research and implement advanced electrical engineering technology Ability to ensure industry design standards....

Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues....

Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor)

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago

PARF# 08-6-163 / JC-485790 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER exam....

Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

orders; review construction submittals for compliance with the technical specifications and contract documents....

Electrical Engineer

  • South Gate, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Gate, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment...

Engineer (Electrical)

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Desired: Major coursework in electrical engineering. Water/wastewater electrical system design experience. P.E. in Electrical Engineering....

Electrical Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering (Masters preferred) 612 years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally in water/wastewater infrastructure PE license (or in progress) Proficiency in power system applications: short...

Electrical Engineer II (Instrumentation Support)

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 3 days ago

At AMDI, we're seeking a dynamic Electrical Engineer II to join our on-site engineering team....

Electrical Engineer - Test Design Costa Mesa, California, United States Apply Req ID: 4102

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 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....

Electrical Engineer - EMI/EMC Costa Mesa, California, United States Apply

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking an experienced EMI/EMC Engineer to join our AD&S Electrical Engineering team....

Electrical Engineer Costa Mesa, California, United States Apply Req ID: 4203

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the team!...

Engineer - Electrical Safety

  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Engineer - Electrical Safety, Lake Forest, CA Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for an Engineer to join our Electrical...

Electrical Engineer - EMI/EMC

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking an experienced EMI/EMC Engineer to join our AD&S Electrical Engineering team....

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Principal Electrical Engineer solves unique and complex problems, requiring innovative thinking to develop solutions....

Electrical Engineer - Junior Level

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; required Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; preferred 2 years of related experience in: Medium/low voltage power distribution systems...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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
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 Santa Ana, 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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