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Electrical CAD Designer

Job in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, 94709, USA
Listing for: San Francisco Chamber
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62 - 84 USD Hourly USD 62.00 84.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Electrical CAD Designer (Onsite) | 1-Year Contract | Berkeley, CA | $73/hour

We are seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Designer to support the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. In this role, you will develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and production-ready documentation for complex scientific equipment and infrastructure while partnering with multidisciplinary engineering teams from design through implementation.

This position is a strong fit for someone with hands‑on experience creating manufacturing‑ready electrical documentation in a complex engineering environment and who enjoys turning engineering concepts into detailed, buildable designs.

  • Location:

    Berkeley, CA (Onsite)
  • Dates:
    August 17, 2026 – August 16, 2027
  • Pay Rate: $73/hour
  • Background Check:
    Required
Key Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain electrical models, wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using project‑approved CAD software.
  • Revise designs based on engineering feedback, design reviews, and approved engineering changes.
  • Generate bills of materials (BOMs), wire and cable schedules, and supporting manufacturing documentation.
  • Prepare documentation for fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing activities.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings.
  • Maintain organized, revision‑controlled engineering documentation within Windchill or other designated systems.
  • Ensure work complies with applicable engineering standards, codes, and quality requirements.
Qualifications
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience producing electrical CAD designs.
  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad, or similar electrical CAD software.
  • Experience developing manufacturing‑ready electrical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and cable schedules.
  • Experience working with PLM or PDM systems and maintaining revision‑controlled engineering documentation.
  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electrical components, schematic development, and wiring practices.
  • Familiarity with applicable industry standards and codes related to electrical design.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DOE national laboratories, research facilities, particle accelerators, semiconductor, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or other complex engineering environments.
  • Experience using Autodesk Inventor for 3D electrical or electromechanical design.
  • Experience integrating electrical and mechanical CAD models.
  • Experience using Windchill for engineering document and configuration management.
  • Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, or commissioning of engineered systems.
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