Engineering Supervisor Jobs in California

Engineering Supervisor jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and civil construction at levels from project lead through senior operations supervisor. Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego anchor the largest concentrations of openings, with major employers like Northrop Grumman, Chevron, and Bechtel maintaining deep and consistent hiring needs across the state. The most in-demand specializations include systems engineering oversight, electrical and controls supervision, and civil infrastructure management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles51
Top employerGeneral Atomics
Top cityPoway, CA
Cities hiring30
Work type55% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Los Angeles, California
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
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General Atomics
Poway, California
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project Management
$119k - $208k/yr
Hybrid
Doctoral degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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HEI Hotels & Resorts
Pasadena, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
HVAC Certification
10,000+

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Peachtree Group
Paso Robles, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Specialized Engineering
1,001-5,000

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Vi
Palo Alto, California
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$40.22 - $50.27/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Engineering Supervisor Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Poway
9 jobs
Fremont
3 jobs
Adelanto
3 jobs
Palo Alto
3 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
Burbank
2 jobs
Lathrop
2 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs

Engineering Supervisor Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • General Atomics12
  • Tesla5
  • UPS3
  • Peachtree3
  • Vi1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering supervisor jobs across California.

  • California Professional Engineer license or eligibility for state registration in the relevant discipline
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field
  • Proven experience leading and coordinating engineering teams on large-scale projects
  • Familiarity with California building codes, environmental regulations, and permitting processes
  • Proficiency in project management tools and engineering design software used in California industries
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and regulatory reporting

Engineering Supervisor Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering supervisor in California?

Most engineering supervisors in California hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and gain several years of field or design experience before moving into a supervisory role. The California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists oversees Professional Engineer licensure, which is required for many roles involving public projects or official engineering decisions. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Professional Engineering exams strengthens candidacy significantly, even when a license is not strictly required by an employer.

Which companies hire engineering supervisors in California?

Employers hiring engineering supervisors in California right now include General Atomics, Tesla, and UPS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, energy companies, technology manufacturers, and large-scale infrastructure firms means consistent openings across a broad range of engineering disciplines statewide.

Which California cities have the most engineering supervisor jobs?

Poway, Fremont, and Adelanto have the most engineering supervisor openings in California. Los Angeles and San Jose lead due to their dense clusters of aerospace, defense, and semiconductor employers, while San Diego's strong defense contracting and biomedical device manufacturing base drives consistent demand in that market as well.

Are there remote engineering supervisor jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Engineering supervisors typically oversee physical operations, on-site teams, or manufacturing processes, which limits how much of the role translates to remote work. About 45% of engineering supervisor openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve program management, systems engineering review, or document control responsibilities that can be handled off-site.

How can I get hired as a engineering supervisor in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate engineer role that puts you close to field operations, then a deliberate move into a lead or team-lead position once you have demonstrated project ownership. Large California employers like Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the California Department of Transportation, and major defense contractors run early-career rotational and associate engineer programs that develop candidates for supervisory tracks. Pursuing your Fundamentals of Engineering credential and building experience on California infrastructure or manufacturing projects makes the step into supervision more accessible.

Where can I find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in California?

You can find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and discipline and apply directly without needing to go through a separate registration process.

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