Electrical Engineer in Berkeley

Energy Jobline ZR; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the ALS-U Cable Plant and related electrical infrastructure at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, CA. You will contribute to design, planning, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems in a complex scientific facility.

You will collaborate with subsystem leads, engineers, technicians, contractors, and operations personnel to develop practical solutions, maintain documentation, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with required experience or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical/facility system design including schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements for AC distribution and equipment installation.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Revit or similar 3D CAD tools used in schematic capture and layout.
• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Ability to conduct onsite field activities and maintain safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Design AC distribution, electrical equipment, cable routing, cable tray, grounding, and related infrastructure.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, specifications, and installation work instructions.
• Use AutoCAD, 3D CAD, BIM to develop and maintain engineering designs.
• Review field conditions and verify installations against designs, codes, and requirements.
• Support installation readiness, procurement, integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in electrical design reviews and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Prepare as-built documentation, testing records, and commissioning documents.
• Follow safety, cybersecurity, site-access, and training requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

3D CAD

E‑CAD tools

Electrical design

On-site field work

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

SKM

ETAP

Creo Parametric

Job description

Engineering | Scientific Infrastructure

Electrical Engineer

Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) | Bay Systems

Location

Berkeley, California

Work arrangement

Full-time | Onsite at LBNL

Employer

Bay Systems

Assignment

Initial 1 year | Potential extensions

Employment relationship: This is a Bay Systems position assigned to support Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. The selected candidate will be employed by Bay Systems and will work onsite at the LBNL campus in Berkeley.

About the opportunity

Bay Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Cable Plant and related electrical infrastructure at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. The role supports the design, planning, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical and cable plant systems in a complex scientific facility.

You will work closely with subsystem leads, engineers, designers, technicians, contractors, operations personnel, and other project stakeholders to develop practical solutions, maintain accurate technical documentation, and deliver work consistent with applicable Electrical Code (NEC), LBNL, ALS, and ALS-U requirements.

What you will do

• Support the design and engineering of AC distribution, electrical equipment, cable distribution, cable routing, cable tray and raceway systems, grounding, and related infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, rack and equipment layouts, cable routing plans, parts lists, bills of materials, specifications, interface documents, and installation work instructions.
• Use AutoCAD, 3D CAD, BIM, and electrical engineering tools to develop, evaluate, and maintain engineering designs.
• Evaluate field conditions, review contractor and subcontractor technical work, respond to field questions, and help verify installations against approved designs, technical requirements, and applicable codes.
• Support installation readiness, inspections, material planning, procurement, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in electrical design reviews, multidisciplinary technical reviews, field reviews, interface coordination, and issue-resolution activities.
• Prepare field markups, as‑built information, testing records, commissioning documentation, and other configuration‑controlled engineering records.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable laboratory environment, health and safety, electrical safety, cybersecurity, site‑access, and training requirements.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field plus at least two years of related experience; master's degree plus at least one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with electrical, electronics, or facility system design and implementation, including development and interpretation of schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements applicable to AC distribution and electrical equipment installation.
• Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, Revit or comparable 3D CAD software, and E‑CAD tools used for schematic capture, electrical layout, simulation, or design for manufacture.
• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions, manage multiple assignments, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across engineering and technical disciplines.
• Ability to perform required onsite field activities and a demonstrated commitment to safe work execution.

qualifications

• Five or more years of related electrical engineering experience, including experience independently leading design and implementation for complex systems.
• Significant experience with electrical distribution, equipment installation, cabling, cable routing, cable tray and raceway systems, grounding, or experimental electrical systems.
• Advanced knowledge of NEC and electrical safety requirements, including NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
• Experience with Revit, BIM, multidisciplinary 3D design coordination, SKM, ETAP, or Creo Parametric.
• Experience leading contractor or subcontractor electrical work and supporting integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, procurement, cost, schedule, or installation execution.
• Experience in a research laboratory, laboratory, particle accelerator, industrial facility, DOE environment, or comparably complex technical setting.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, especially with power electronics or power supply experience; EIT certification; or a PE license.

Work environment and assignment details

• Primary worksite: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, California.
• Work arrangement: Full-time and onsite; field activity may include access to ALS accelerator areas and other laboratory or project spaces.
• Assignment term: Initial one-year period with the potential for two additional one-year extensions.
• Travel: Routine travel is not anticipated. Any travel would require advance authorization.
• Site requirements: Completion and maintenance of applicable badging, safety, technical, security, cybersecurity, and access training.

Equal opportunity employer

Bay Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to , , , , , , ancestry, , , genetic information, marital status, , or expression, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.

Bay Systems is the employer for this position. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, the University of California, and the U.S. Department of Energy are not the employer for this Bay Systems posting. Project duration and extensions are subject to client need, funding, performance, and applicable contract terms.