Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

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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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Full-time ABOUT US Reynolds Systems Inc....

Senior Engineer, Electrical Solar

  • Lancaster, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 45+ days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Electrical Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Job Description The Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design solutions, focusing on satellite and ground system design...

Electrical Engineer

  • Crockett, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Crockett, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Engineering preferred....

Senior Electrical Engineer - Urology R&D

  • Irvine, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 10 hours ago

About the role: Boston Scientific is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the R&D division within our Implantable Devices team....

Electrical Engineer, PE

  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Deliver power distribution and other facilities architecture/engineering electrical design packages for manufacturing clients Use your Power Distribution Expertise to mentor and develop your team....

Electrical Design Engineer, Battery Electronics

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Tesla's Battery Electronics team is hiring experienced Electrical Design Engineers (Engineer, Sr., Staff, & Sr....

Senior Electrical Engineer, Ground Vehicles (Connected Warfare)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Hiring PCB designer Electrical Engineers (mid to senior levels) ABOUT THE TEAM Energize your career as an Electrical Engineer at the forefront of military innovation!...

Sr Electrical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

electrical engineering applications....

Licensed Electrical Engineer

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Necessary experience includes; power distribution, lighting control+design, fire alarm calculations, etc....

Electrical Engineer

  • Alameda, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities Perform electrical design calculations for low/medium voltage power distribution, lighting, fire/security systems, and telecommunications....

Colo Electrical Engineer, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE)

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Westwood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Westwood, CA
  • 1 day ago

include: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Principal Electrical Engineer Who We Are: With almost 60 years of experience, LAN Associates is a full-service...

Engineer, Electrical/Electronic II NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Engineer, Electrical/Electronic II ODME Solutions, LLC View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Electrical San Diego, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Work...

Electrical Engineer II

  • Altadena, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Altadena, CA
  • 1 day ago

Honeybee Robotics' Exploration Systems division is seeking an Electrical Engineer....

Demographic Data for California

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
This innovative, three-week course from the University of Padova is designed to illustrate how electricity is produced, and exchanged, and why. Understand how electrical systems have evolved over...
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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

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 California 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
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 California
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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