Electrical Engineer Jobs in Sylmar, 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 - Water/Wastewater

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Qualifications: Education: bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE). Licensure: Licensed Electrical Engineer in the State of California....

Electrical Engineer I

  • Sylmar, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Electrical Engineer I performs entry-level activities to design and develop the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools....

Electrical Engineer

  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Requirements: P.E. licensure, preferred BS degree in Electrical Engineering AutoCAD & Revit experience, a plus 10+ years of experience Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design such...

Electrical Engineer

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Requirements: P.E. licensure, preferred BS degree in Electrical Engineering AutoCAD & Revit experience, a plus 10+ years of experience Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design such...

Electrical Engineer

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The applicant would fulfill the role of Electrical Engineer for the DSA-2000 project....

Registered Electrical Design Engineer (Zambales)

  • San Fernando, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Fernando, CA (8 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications to be successful in the role : Degree in Electrical Engineering Must be a licensed Electrical Engineer 5-10 years of design and field experience Proficient in AutoCAD and other Microsoft...

Associate, Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Encino, CA (17 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Encino, CA (17 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities & Qualifications Responsibilities: As Associate, Senior Electrical Engineer, responsibilities include leadership in all aspects of electrical engineering including equipment selection...

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities: Manage a team of electrical engineers and designers and oversee their work on oil/gas/chemical projects....

Project Manager - Electrical Engineer

  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Research, develop, design, specify, and witness the testing of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials, applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Chatsworth, CA (17 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chatsworth, CA (17 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for designing electrical systems that include image sensor, SMPS, high speed interfaces, LED drivers and custom analog features....

Electrical Engineer

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

An employer who is an industry leader in the engineering and consulting industry is looking to hire a mid-senior level Electrical Engineer that will work remotely and support multiple ongoing top priority...

Remote Work

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Valencia, CA (15 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Valencia, CA (15 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Are you ready to work for a more active world? At Bioventus, our business depends on developing our people. We invest in you and challenge you to be the best. We value our colleagues for their...

Demographic Data for Sylmar, CA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.0%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
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 Sylmar, 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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