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 Engineer - Clean Energy

  • LVI Associates
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago

lists, construction specifications, protection & control systems, power system studies, relay settings....

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Electrical Engineer, Test

  • Atomic Machines
  • Emeryville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

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Electrical Engineer, Graduate

  • Curtiss-Wright
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago

Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal....

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Data Center Plant Electrical Engineer

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field....

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Project Controls Engineer - Electrical Construction

  • Kiewit
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections. Assist project managers with development of project procedures....

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Senior Data Center Engineer, Electrical Engineering

  • Google
  • San Bruno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bruno, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

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RF Electrical Engineer III, Senior

  • Applied Materials
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

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Data Center Electrical Engineer, Data Center Services

  • Google
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

As a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Googles rapidly expanding data centers....

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

  • Gridware
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 5 days ago

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

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Electrical Project Engineer (Temp to Perm)

  • Acco Engineered Systems
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 5 days ago

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.): BS in Electrical Engineering or related field. 3-5 years of industry experience or a combination of experience...

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Electrical Project Engineer Idaho Falls, ID or Sacramento, CA

  • IMEG
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings Proficient with industry standard engineering software and tools including lighting photometric calculation software...

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Global Electrical Engineer

  • KLA
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 6 days ago

Minimum eight (8) years of experience in electrical engineering with direct responsibility for power distribution and critical power systems in complex facilities environments....

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Data Center Engineer, Electrical

  • Uber
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 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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Facilities - Electrical Engineer

  • WGNSTAR
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 6 days ago

Working knowledge of power distribution, electrical controls/interfaces, instrumentation, grounding, electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and field troubleshooting practices....

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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
40.6%
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 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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