Electrical CAD Designer
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- Berkeley, California Work Arrangement: Primarily On-Site Contract Duration: 1 Year Project: Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U)
Exciting Opportunity at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
We are seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Designer to provide electrical design and engineering documentation support for the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-profile scientific and engineering project. The successful candidate will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, project managers, manufacturing teams, and other technical personnel to transform engineering concepts into detailed, manufacturable electrical designs and documentation.
The role will support the engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, testing, and integration of ALS-U systems.
Electrical CAD Design
Create and maintain detailed electrical CAD models, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using project-approved CAD software.
Develop electrical designs that translate engineering concepts and requirements into manufacturable products.
Utilize software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, KiCad , or other LBNL-approved CAD platforms.
Review, update, and revise designs based on engineering feedback, design reviews, and approved engineering changes.
Ensure designs accurately reflect engineering requirements and integrate with associated assemblies and systems.
Manufacturing & Assembly Documentation
Prepare manufacturing-ready electrical documentation to support fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing.
Generate and maintain: Bills of Materials (BOMs) Wire and cable lists/schedules Wiring diagrams Electrical schematics Panel layouts Engineering drawings Manufacturing and assembly documentation
Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Wire and cable lists/schedules
Wiring diagrams
Electrical schematics
Panel layouts
Engineering drawings
Manufacturing and assembly documentation
Ensure documentation contains sufficient detail for successful manufacturing, assembly, and installation activities.
Engineering Coordination & Design Integration
Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, and other project stakeholders.
Participate in design coordination meetings and design reviews as requested.
Incorporate approved engineering changes and design-review feedback into CAD models and documentation.
Support the integration of electrical and mechanical designs within larger product assemblies and engineered systems.
Design Standards & Document Control
Perform work in accordance with applicable industry standards, codes, engineering practices, and LBNL quality requirements.
Maintain organized CAD files, design libraries, drawings, and engineering documentation.
Maintain revision-controlled documentation within Windchill, PLM/PDM systems , or other LBNL-designated engineering systems.
Ensure design documentation is accurate, traceable, and properly controlled.
Typical Deliverables
Depending on project requirements and individual work authorizations, deliverables may include:
Electrical CAD models
Wire and cable schedules
Engineering drawing revisions
Revision-controlled design documentation
Design packages supporting fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation
Other electrical engineering documentation required to support ALS-U project execution
Required 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 professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience producing electrical CAD designs.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad , or equivalent electrical CAD/design software.
- Demonstrated experience producing manufacturing-ready electrical documentation, including: Electrical schematics Wiring diagrams Bills of Materials Wire and cable schedules
- Electrical schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- Bills of Materials
- Wire and cable schedules
- Experience maintaining revision-controlled engineering documentation using PLM or PDM systems .
- Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electrical components, schematic development, and wiring practices.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical design standards, codes, and industry practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-organized engineering documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DOE national laboratories, research facilities, particle accelerators , or other complex scientific or industrial engineering projects.
- 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 the fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, or commissioning of complex engineered systems.
- Experience working in a highly controlled engineering, manufacturing, or scientific environment.
- The primary place of performance is Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California . Because this position requires direct interaction with engineering personnel, access to project facilities, and use of LBNL engineering systems, work is expected to be performed primarily on-site , unless otherwise authorized.
- The successful candidate must comply with all applicable LBNL requirements related to:
- Site access
- Safety
- Security
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering work control
- Document and configuration management
- Routine travel is not anticipated. Any required travel will be authorized in advance.
Why This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to work alongside leading engineers and technical professionals on a major scientific infrastructure project. Your electrical CAD expertise will directly contribute to the design, fabrication, assembly, and installation of systems supporting the Advanced Light Source Upgrade .
If you have strong electrical CAD skills and enjoy turning engineering concepts into precise, manufacturing-ready designs, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a technically challenging and highly impactful project.
About Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Conducts multidisciplinary research for national challenges.
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