Electrical CAD Designer

Role summary

A contract Electrical CAD Designer is needed for an onsite, 1-year role in Berkeley, CA, supporting ALS-U engineering and manufacturing. The position involves creating detailed electrical designs, schematics, models, and documentation using CAD software like Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, or KiCad. Responsibilities include maintaining revision-controlled documentation in PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Windchill), generating bills of materials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with a minimum of five years of professional experience in electrical CAD design, is required.

Experience with specific systems and complex scientific projects is also necessary.

FT Contractor

Pay Rate: $119 per hour

Target start 8/17/26 – 1 year contract

• · 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.

• · 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.

About CE2 Corporation

CE2 Corporation is an IT consulting and staffing solutions provider, specializing in connecting clients with skilled technology professionals for various projects and roles.