Electrical Engineer Jobs in Union City, 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 Design Engineer (Analog)

  • Milpitas, CA (17 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (17 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Strong foundation in Electrical Engineering principles, including analog/RF design, optoelectronics, and signal/power integrity....

Electrical Engineer (Entry)

  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Title: Hardware Engineer Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Hardware Engineer to build and test hardware prototypes and assist in integrating the hardware with software systems. The...

Electrical Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Desired Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field. 13 years of experience, or strong project portfolio for new graduates....

Silicon Electrical Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

A Silicon Electrical Engineer is needed for an American multinational technology company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal...

Electrical Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer [Palo Alto, CA, 94303] | 2025-06-11 18:26:05 Job Description Role- Sr....

Electrical Engineer, Test Automation

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We seek a highly motivated and hands-on Engineer with an electrical engineering background for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group, a team focused on building robust, beautiful, data-centric...

Electrical Engineer III Sr.

  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service...

Sensor Electrical Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As a Sensor Electrical Engineer, you will be a member of our System EE Team for the next generation Smart Glasses; driving the sensor electrical design and development, working on leading edge technologies...

Electrical Engineer - Senior Level

  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

distribution systems Overhead power distribution systems Grounding systems Electrical power monitoring systems Selective coordination, short circuit, and arc flash studies Prepare detailed contract...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (4 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (4 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Qualifications M.S. in Electrical Engineering....

2025 University Grad - Electrical Engineer (Undergrad)

  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineers work with a range of technologies, including Plasma Physics, Automation & Control Systems, Motion Control, Power Distribution & RF power generation and delivery components as well...

Staff Engineer, Electrical

  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

A degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Possess an analytical mindset and extensive experience with electronic and FPGA design....

Electrical Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Joby is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join our team designing all-electric aircraft....

Electrical Engineer (PE) - HYBRID/REMOTE

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Requirement: 5-12 years of experience as an electrical engineer PE License in California Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Experience in commercial or water/wastewater projects Proficiency...

Sr Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of related work experience OR Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related...

Demographic Data for Union City, CA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Union City, 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 Union City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
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 Union City, 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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