Electrical CAD Designer

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'll 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.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $90 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No