San Diego runs on SDG&E’s coastal grid with underground distribution, wildfire hardening, and storm response tied to Santa Ana wind events. Employers hiring in the San Diego metro include San Diego Gas & Electric, PAR Electrical Contractors, Edison Power Constructors, and MGE Underground. Average lineman salary in San Diego: $99,214 per year. Nearby hiring hubs: Chula Vista, CA, El Cajon, CA, Oceanside, CA, Escondido, CA. IBEW Local 465 covers San Diego line calls and requires a Class A CDL for most journeyman roles. Check out open lineman jobs in San Diego below.