Senior Electrical Control Panel Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Control Panel Designer in Berkeley, CA, to oversee the development of innovative battery technology. You'll be responsible for designing control panels, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and collaborating with various engineering teams.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience in panel design and high-voltage testing. The salary range is $115,000-$130,000, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience for Bachelor's or 3+ years for Master's.
• Demonstrated experience in panel design compliant with NEC and UL 508A.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage testing and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels to comply with NEC and UL 508A standards.
• Develop schematics, layouts, and BOM using EPLAN.
• Select components for high-voltage applications.

Skills

Panel design software proficiency

High-voltage testing procedures

NEC and UL 508A compliance knowledge

Collaboration and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

EPLAN

PLM software

JIRA

Requirement management tools (e.g. JAMA)

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Location: Berkeley, CA

We are hiring a Senior Control Panel Designer to impact development and validation of our groundbreaking battery technology. As part of our BMS Hardware & Electrical System team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of industrial control panel design—from component selection and schematic development through vendor coordination and high‑voltage validation. You will work cross‑functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to deliver panels that meet the highest safety and compliance standards. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Responsibilities

• Design the control panel panels in compliance with NEC (NFPA 70) and UL 508A standards
• Develop complete control panel schematic, layout and BOM using EPLAN
• Select appropriate control panel components including connectors, wire harnesses, branch circuit protection devices (breakers, fuses), and power conversion devices (drives, transformers, rectifiers)
• Select components rated for 600V AC and 2000V DC high‑voltage applications
• Work directly with third‑party panel vendors to translate design intent into built assemblies. Execute and oversee high‑voltage testing procedures including hipot, insulation resistance, and functional validation
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on panel enclosure selection, thermal management, and physical integration
• Support DFMEA activities for panel‑level failure mode identification and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in panel design SW EPLAN or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience designing panels to NEC and UL 508A requirements
• Hands‑on experience in testing with high‑voltage testing procedures and associated safety protocols
• Strong working knowledge of branch protection coordination, wire sizing, and power conversion device integration
• Experience managing third‑party panel fabrication vendors through design, build, and acceptance phases
• Familiarity with the SW including PLM (e.g. Arena or Team Center), product development SW (e.g. JIRA) and requirement management tools (e.g. JAMA)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment

Salary Range

• $115,000–130,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.