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Electrician jobs in San Jose, 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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$26–$70/hr
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$90k
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$182.36k - $273.2k
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Stevens Creek Lincoln is looking for an Automotive Service Technician with luxury vehicle experience to join our growing team! The right candidate will have a strong service technician background and ASE & Ford certified…
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From aut…
$32 - $43 per hour
This is a full-time, onsite position supporting one of the world's leading R&D equipment manufacturers in San Jose, CA. This role requires travel to customer locations throughout California as project needs require. How…
highly productive members of the team with an emphasis on integrity and learning. CURRENT OPPORTUNITY: Licensed Journeyman Electrician Responsible for the installation of electrical systems in the commercial construction…
$30 - $40 per hour
FST Technical Services is your global partner in the Semiconductor and Microelectronics industry! Come join a fantastic team in an exciting, fast paced, and ever-growing industry! FST is seeking an experienced Electrical…
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What electricians earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $26–$37 | $55k–$76k |
| Journeyman | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Master / Lead | $48–$70 | $99k–$145k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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