Electrical CAD Designer

Description

FT Contractor 

Berkeley, CA -onsite

Pay Rate: $73 per hour 

Target start 8/17/26 – 1 year contract

Develop detailed electrical designs, schematics, models, and supporting documentation that translate engineering concepts into manufacturable products. The work will support ALS-U engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and installation activities.

· Create and maintain electrical models, wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using project-approved CAD software

· Review and revise designs based on engineering feedback, design reviews, and approved engineering changes.

· Maintain organized design files, libraries, and revision-controlled documentation within Windchill or other LBNL-designated systems.

· Review and revise designs based on engineering feedback, design reviews, and approved engineering changes.

· Generate bills of materials, wire and cable lists, and supporting documentation for manufacturing and assembly activities.

· Provide support for manufacturing, assembly and/or installation activities. 

· Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, project managers, and other designated project personnel to ensure that designs meet technical requirements and integrate with applicable product assemblies.

· Participate in design coordination and design-review activities as requested by the Technical Representative.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. 

· Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience producing electrical CAD designs using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad, or equivalent software

· Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing-ready electrical documentation, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and wire or cable schedules. 

· Experience developing and maintaining revision-controlled engineering documentation within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems. 

· Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electrical components, schematic development, and wiring practices. 

· Familiarity with applicable industry standards and codes relevant to electrical design activities.

· Prior experience supporting laboratories, research facilities, particle accelerators, or other complex scientific or industrial engineering projects. 

· Proven experience using Autodesk Inventor for three-dimensional electrical or electromechanical design. 

· Experience integrating electrical and mechanical CAD models. 

· Prior experience using Windchill for engineering document and configuration management. 

· Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, or commissioning complex engineered systems.