Electrical Engineer Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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Sr Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineer, Energy Campus

  • RWE
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Yes Nearest Major Market: Austin Job Segment: Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Energy, Engineering...

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Electrical Engineer

  • Bright Machines
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Electrical Engineer, you will be designing and developing electrical automated solutions Electrical Engineers are able to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders including...

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Electrical Engineer, Test

  • Atomic Machines
  • Emeryville, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This role sits at the intersection of electrical engineering, software, instrumentation, and experimental development....

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Smart-Grid Senior Research Engineer, Electrical San Francisco Bay Area

  • Gridware
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Required Skills MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience owning ambiguous sensing / signal-quality problems end-to-end, or PhD...

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Field Applications Engineer, Electrical Systems

  • Nextpower
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, solar PV, or energy storage....

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Data Center Engineer, Electrical

  • Uber
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago

technical design of electrical systems for retrofits Prepare electrical design criteria, conceptual design documents, and specifications for retrofits Prepare technical support for cost analysis and...

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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • AECOM
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Researches, develops, designs, specifies, and witnesses the testing of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials, applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering....

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Electrical Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems

  • Neuralink
  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Team Description: We build the electrical systems that make high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces possible....

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Electrical Design Engineer - Data Center

  • Crusoe Energy
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago

What You'll Bring to the Team: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. 10+ years of electrical engineering design experience, with a heavy emphasis on data centers or mission-critical industrial...

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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Kennedy Jenks Consultants
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Design lighting, fire alarm, and other electrical systems. Review contractor submittals and provide engineered solutions to Requests for Information....

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Electrical Engineer - Telecommunications - AI Data Centers

  • Jacobs
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. Masters preferred....

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Electrical Engineer

  • Ecompex
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago

In-depth experience in electrical engineering design, with strong capability in technical calculations, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting electrical systems....

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Electrical Engineer (Hardware & Site Power)

  • TeraWatt Infrastructure
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 21 days ago

In this role, you will contribute to strategic electrical system analysis, submittal reviews, preliminary single-line diagram development, and utility coordination....

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Electrical Engineer

  • Randall Lamb
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 22 days ago

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - SAN FRANCISCO 500 Washington Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 92111 Job description About the Role - Randall Lamb's San Francisco office is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers...

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Senior Data Center Engineer, Electrical Engineering

  • Google LLC
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 26 days ago

You will be involved in the development of electrical systems ranging from incoming utility design down to the rack....

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Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.6%
Master's Degree
21.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.4%
High School or GED
12.6%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
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 Walnut Creek, 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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