Electrical CAD Designer

Hill International, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. in Berkeley, CA seeks an experienced Electrical CAD Designer to develop detailed electrical designs, schematics, and BOMs for manufacturing-ready products.

You will translate engineering concepts into precise models and collaborate with engineers and managers to ensure seamless integration with assemblies. The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, attention to detail, and adherence to standards, with a full‑time on‑site requirement in Berkeley.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in electrical CAD design (AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad).
• BOMs and wire/cable schedules production experience.
• Understanding of PLM/PDM systems for version control and design management.
• Familiarity with IPC, IEC, UL, NEC and other relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical models, wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Inventor, KiCad).
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineers and project managers to meet requirements and integrate with product assemblies.
• Generate BOMs, wire/cable lists, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and internal quality requirements.
• Review and revise designs based on feedback and change orders.
• Maintain organized design files and revision control in Windchill.

Skills

5+ years experience in electrical CAD

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

BOMs/wire schedules

PLM/PDM awareness

Electrical principles

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology or related

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

Windchill

Job description

Hill International – Electrical CAD Designer (Berkeley, CA)

We are seeking an experienced 3D Electrical CAD Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed electrical designs, schematics, and bills of materials that translate engineering concepts into manufacturable products. The ideal candidate brings several years of hands‑on CAD experience, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

This is a rare opportunity to apply your technical expertise while contributing to groundbreaking projects like the ALS‑U (Advanced Light Source Upgrade), which will expand scientific discovery for decades to come.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical models, wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using industry-standard CAD software, in particular AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Inventor and KiCad.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers to ensure designs meet technical requirements and integrate seamlessly with overall product assemblies.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs), wire/cable lists, and supporting documentation for manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and internal quality requirements.
• Review and revise designs based on feedback, design reviews, and engineering change orders.
• Maintain organized design files, libraries, and revision control within Windchill’s documentation system.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in electrical CAD design (AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad) building and integrating complex models.
• Demonstrated experience producing manufacturing‑ready documentation including BOMs and wire/cable schedules in industry.
• Understanding of PLM/PDM systems for version control and design management.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, components, schematics, and wiring practices.
• Familiarity with electrical standards and codes (e.g., IPC, IEC, UL, NEC, as applicable).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Must be local to Berkeley; Full‑time on‑site position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of practical experience with electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad)
• Experience with 3D mechanical CAD integration and electromechanical design.
• Experience working in the Windchill environment.
• Prior work in complex industrial electrical equipment or highly technical and advanced engineering designs.
• Experience with harness design tools and routing software.

The salary range for this position is $115,000–$145,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicant's qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Years of Service Awards Program.