Electrical CAD Designer

San Francisco Chamber; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Chamber is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Designer for the ALS-U project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. This onsite, 1-year contract in Berkeley, CA requires creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and manufacturing-ready documentation for complex scientific equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CAD experience, proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad, and a track record of producing revision-controlled,

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience producing electrical CAD designs.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad, or similar CAD software.
• Experience developing manufacturing-ready electrical documentation (schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, cable schedules).
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems and revision-controlled documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and wiring practices.

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.

Skills

Electrical CAD

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

PLM/PDM knowledge

Windchill familiarity

Education

Electrical Eng Tech / Drafting degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

Windchill

PLM/PDM systems

Job description

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.