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Electrician jobs in San Diego, CA
Electricians install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, and electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial sites, working to code and passing inspection.
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$23–$60/hr
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$77k
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Licensed Electrician – Recruiting for HVAC Alliance Expert Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Pay: $8,000.00 - $10,000.00 per month Job Description: A Hiring Group is currently seeking experienced and self-motivated Licensed…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$35 - $52 per hour
Senior Industrial Electrician Date: Aug 27, 2026 Location:El Cajon, CA, US Company: GKN Aerospace Careers Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and gr…
$38.25 per hour
excellence. Job Description We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Electrician l. Responsibilities This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all o…
$90k - $93k
Job Title: Certified Journeyman Electrician Location: San Diego, California Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $90,000.00 - $93,000.00 Work Model: Undecided - various options available Hours: 40.0 hours Security Clearance:…
and plant operations. Required Qualifications ~3+ years of experience as an E&I Technician, Instrument Technician, Industrial Electrician, or related industrial maintenance role. ~ Experience troubleshooting industrial e…
$46 - $48 per hour
Now Hiring: Service Electricians Company: ZED Electric Location: San Diego, CA $46 - $48 hourly pay Join Our Team at ZED Electric! ZED Electric is a thriving company serving San Diego, CA since 1995. We are looking for s…
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What electricians earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $23–$31 | $47k–$65k |
| Journeyman | $31–$42 | $65k–$88k |
| Master / Lead | $41–$60 | $85k–$124k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
NEC code knowledgeConduit bending and installationPanel and breaker workBlueprint readingCircuit troubleshootingLockout/tagout safetyHand and power toolsCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you troubleshoot a circuit that keeps tripping its breaker?
Walk the logic: identify the load, isolate sections, check for overload versus short versus ground fault, and test rather than guess. Method over speed.
What is your licensing status and where are you in your hours?
State your license or apprenticeship hours plainly, including the state. If you are close to journeyman, give the timeline.
Tell me about a time you found work that was not to code. What did you do?
Show that you flagged it, explained the risk to the customer or foreman, and corrected it properly rather than working around it.
How do you stay safe working near energized equipment?
Mention lockout/tagout, testing before touching, PPE, and refusing shortcuts under schedule pressure. Employers hire the habit, not the bravado.
What types of projects have you worked: residential, commercial, or industrial?
Be specific about the settings and systems, such as service upgrades, lighting circuits, motor controls, or panel changes.
How do you keep up with NEC code changes?
Mention code update courses, continuing education for your license, or working through changes with your inspector. Curiosity here reads as professionalism.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For electricians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your license level and state up front: apprentice hours logged, journeyman, or master.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 certification and any NFPA 70E arc-flash training.
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Specify your settings: residential service, commercial build-outs, or industrial controls.
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Quantify project scope, such as panel upgrades completed or square footage wired.
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Name systems you know beyond wiring, like EV chargers, solar interconnects, or generators.
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Mention a clean inspection record; passing rough-in and final on the first try is a selling point.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Apprentice Electrician
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Journeyman Electrician
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Master Electrician
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Electrical Contractor
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