Electrical engineer jobs in Compton, CA and nearby (584 jobs)

Electrical engineer jobs within 25 miles of Compton, CA. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 9, 2026

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Open jobs: 584
Employers: 207

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $130,104Across 134 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $42.40Across 56 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 6%36 listings
On-site: 14%81 listings

Not specified: 80% (467 listings)

Employers hiring include Anduril Industries (61), JLM Strategic Talent Partners (38), SpaceX (17).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Electrical engineer jobs in Compton, CA and nearby

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Electrical Engineer
Essel
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Are you a passionate Electrical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced and innovative company? Look no further, Essel is hiring an Electrical Engineer to join our…
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SR. Electrical Engineer
Essel
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Essel is looking for a SR. Electrical Controls Engineer with experience managing mid to large scale projects.
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Senior Power Electronics Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Torrance, CA
- $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Anaheim, CA
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Design Engineer
ACCO Engineered Systems
Pasadena, CA
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Pasadena, CA
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $115,000 to $145,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Engineering firm is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to ensure that their projects are…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Carson, CA
- $90,000 to $120,000 BND / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Engineering firm is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to ensure that their projects are…
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Sr Electrical Engineer, ALG, Amazon Leo Government
KGS LLC
El Segundo, CA
The Sr Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in the t
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Electronics Engineer/ Principal Electronics Engineer – Supplier Management Team
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo, CA
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Electrical Engineer (PE) - Lighting Design
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $90,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Electrical Engineer (PE) - Lighting Design (Los Angeles)
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Senior Vehicle Power Electronics Engineer
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, CA · Costa Mesa, CA
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Worley
Monrovia, CA · Long Beach, CA
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Kennedy/Jenks Consulting
Pasadena, CA
Added 3 days ago
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Power and Analog)
RocketForce Technologies LLC
Los Angeles, CA
- $120,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer (Power & Analog)
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Entry Level Electrical Engineer
OLSA Resources, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
Added 4 days ago
Electrical Engineer
CS&S Staffing Solutions
Orange, CA
Added 4 days ago
Electrical Design Engineer
Amtec
Santa Monica, CA
Amtec is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work for a power supply company located in Santa Monica, CA. This unique individual will be responsible for electrical design of power…
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Assoc. Electrical Engineer
Tech Search Pros
Los Angeles, CA
As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge of building services systems across a portfolio of ground-breaking projects in the US…
Added 4 days ago
Electrical Engineer - Robotics
Mach Industries
Huntington Beach, CA
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Electrical Engineer, Avionics
Vast
Long Beach, CA · Hawthorne, CA

Essel

SR. Electrical Engineer

Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States

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Job details

Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Original job description

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or are you a mid-career Engineer professional looking for the next big opportunity? Have you gained significant experience in designing electrical system layouts, electrical panel designs and control programs with great quality, accuracy, and timeliness and are looking to expand your skill set? Essel is looking for a SR. Electrical Controls Engineer with experience managing mid to large scale projects. If you are ready to work hard and get back to what you put in, then you are the right person for the job. You will create electrical schematics, will write PLC/HMI programs, and will participate in the debugging, testing, and commissioning of custom machinery that include motion systems, heaters, pumps, and automated hoists.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support sales proposals with conceptual electrical system configurations and projected engineering hours
Create electrical schematics and panel layout diagrams in AutoCAD Electrical for in-house panel fabrication
Select and specify electrical components best suited to each application
Generate Bills of Materials and support sourcing of electrical componentry
Generate well organized PLC and HMI code utilizing ladder logic, structured text, sequential function charting, function blocks, and/or instruction list methodologies
Develop customer pleasing, well thought-out, HMI screens with intuitive navigation workflows that are attractive and consistent across production lines and customers.
Debug electrical issues, optimize system functionality, and participate in factory acceptance testing
Travel to customer sites and commission equipment
Conduct investigations for service calls, troubleshoot equipment, and document root cause analyses and resolutions
Train customers and fellow team members in the use of HMI screens and fine tuning of equipment
BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or institution
Ten years minimum experience and proven track record of creating and improving electrical and control systems for industrial machinery and automation
Expert level knowledge in the application of low, medium, and high voltage industrial electrical systems and HMI control systems with remote IO and various sensors
Thorough experience designing electrical control panels for turnkey industrial equipment
High proficiency in programming Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI's to control pumps, heaters, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, conductivity, pH, etc.), rectifiers, etc.
Ability to specify and configure VFDs, motor protectors, contactors, soft starts, and other motor interfacing devices
Experience with motion control devices and programming
Ability to produce accurate bills of materials aligned with schematics
Proficiency with writing test plans and test reports, and running factory acceptance tests
Advanced skill in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and PLC programs for automation
Expert knowledge in the application of NEC codes & UL-508 standards
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOM creation
Knowledge of Microsoft Word to develop operation and maintenance manuals
Skill with calculations in Microsoft Excel
Effective writing, speaking and presentation skills

Competitive Salary, Incentive Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

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Skills

PLC
HMI
Debugging
Sales
Autodesk AutoCAD
Ladder Logic
Documentation
Troubleshoot
Electrical engineering
Control systems
Allen-Bradley
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Presentation skills

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