Electrical Engineer

The Engineering Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineer to join our team. This multi-level position will support or lead electrical infrastructure activities for the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project, including AC distribution, electrical equipment, cable distribution, cable routing, cable tray and raceway systems, grounding, and related facility and experimental systems.

About the Advanced Light Source

The Advanced Light Source (ALS) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national scientific user facility that produces exceptionally bright soft and hard x-ray, ultraviolet, and infrared light. With a strong scientific reputation, expert staff, and advanced capabilities, the ALS attracts thousands of academic and industrial users each year in condensed matter and quantum materials, energy sciences, biosciences, earth and planetary sciences, and other fields.

We're here for the same mission: to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges. Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes.

What you will do:

At the Associate Electrical Engineer level, you will work with guidance from experienced engineers and technical leads to support the design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical and cabling systems for programmatic, experimental, and facility applications.

• Support the design and installation planning of AC distribution, electrical equipment, cable distribution, cable routing, cable tray/raceway systems, grounding, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, cable routing plans, equipment layouts, bills of materials, specifications, interface documentation, and installation work instructions.
• Apply NEC requirements and established LBNL, ALS, ALS-U, and engineering practices to electrical design and installation activities.
• Use CAD, 3D CAD, and E-CAD tools to develop and maintain electrical designs, including schematic capture, electrical layouts, and related engineering documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and other technical staff to resolve design and installation issues.
• Support contractor and subcontractor activities by reviewing technical documentation, responding to field questions, monitoring work, and verifying that installations conform to approved designs.
• Support electrical system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Support project planning activities, including material requirements, cost estimates, procurement documentation, installation planning, and readiness activities.
• Maintain engineering drawings, software, records, and documentation in accordance with laboratory configuration-control requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in engineering procedures, documentation, standards, and installation practices.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to technicians, designers, and less-experienced staff as appropriate.

At the Electrical Engineer level, you will independently lead electrical engineering activities for complex programmatic, experimental, and facility systems. You will exercise engineering judgment, establish technical approaches, coordinate multidisciplinary activities, and provide technical leadership throughout design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning.

• Lead the design and installation planning of AC distribution, electrical equipment, cable distribution, cable routing, cable tray/raceway systems, grounding, and related electrical infrastructure for complex systems.
• Independently develop engineering solutions for projects of diverse and complex scope, including evaluating alternatives and resolving non-standard technical problems.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, cable routing plans, equipment layouts, specifications, bills of materials, installation work instructions, and configuration-controlled documentation.
• Interpret and apply NEC requirements and LBNL, ALS, ALS-U, and other applicable engineering standards to complex electrical distribution and installation projects.
• Lead electrical system design, installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering coordination with mechanical engineering, controls/software engineering, physics, operations, safety, project controls, and other technical organizations.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to contractors and subcontractors, including reviewing deliverables, resolving technical issues, monitoring installation activities, and ensuring compliance with technical, safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Lead development of technical scopes of work, cost estimates, material requirements, procurement packages, installation plans, and execution strategies.
• Select and evaluate electrical components and equipment based on system requirements, technical specifications, reliability, maintainability, safety, lifecycle considerations, and applicable codes and standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, technicians, coordinators, and other technical staff.
• Represent electrical engineering in design reviews, project reviews, installation meetings, technical discussions, and coordination with internal and external organizations.
• Independently manage multiple technical priorities while balancing scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational requirements.

We are looking for:

Electronics Engineer 2 (Associate Electrical Engineer)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field and a minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience; or Master's degree and a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with AC distribution, cable tray/raceway systems, grounding, electrical equipment installation, cable routing, or cable plant infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, drawings, layouts, and cable routing plans.
• Experience supporting electrical system testing, integration, troubleshooting, or commissioning.
• Experience supporting contractor or subcontractor electrical design and installation activities.
• Experience with CAD tools; experience with Creo Parametric is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively on projects of diverse scope and resolve routine engineering problems with general guidance.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, including documentation for competitive or high-dollar procurements.
• Familiarity with quality assurance, inspection, and configuration-management processes.
• Experience in a research laboratory, national laboratory, accelerator, industrial, or other complex technical environment is preferred.

Electronics Engineer 3 (Electrical Engineer)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field and a minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience; or Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• EIT license.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading electrical engineering design and implementation for complex systems.
• Significant experience with electrical distribution, equipment installation, cabling, cable routing, and/or experimental electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience applying NEC requirements to AC distribution and electrical equipment installation in an industrial, laboratory, or complex facility environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and approving detailed electrical engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, cable routing plans, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Experience with Revit, BIM, or multidisciplinary 3D design coordination.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD.
• Experience with E-CAD tools for schematic capture, electrical layout, simulation, and design-for-manufacture.
• Experience with SKM or ETAP for electrical system analysis, including applicable power-system studies.
• Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing contractor/subcontractor electrical design and installation activities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolving complex technical interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent engineering judgment and develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Ability to effectively manage contractor and subcontractor activities and hold work to technical, quality, safety, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Expert knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, ANSI, NEC, and other pertinent federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of LBNL/DOE procurement processes, including competitive and high-dollar procurements.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including cost estimating, resource planning, scheduling, risk management, and execution.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, inspection, configuration management, and engineering change-control processes.
• Experience in a research laboratory, national laboratory, accelerator, DOE, or similarly complex technical environment is preferred.

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

Electronics Engineer 2 (Associate Electrical Engineer)

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience working in a research and development environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with electrical, electronics, and facility system design and implementation.
• Experience developing engineering drawings and documentation, including schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements applicable to AC distribution and electrical equipment installation.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Creo Parametric, Revit, or other CAD/3D CAD tools.
• Experience with E-CAD tools for schematic capture, electrical layout, simulation, and design-for-manufacture.
• Experience coordinating electrical, mechanical, controls, and other technical resources.
• Experience preparing procurement packages and documentation for competitive or high-dollar procurements.
• Participation in technical, design, installation, or project reviews.

Electronics Engineer 3 (Electrical Engineer)

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in power electronics or power supplies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Creo Parametric or other advanced 3D CAD tools.
• Experience with electrical equipment and systems used in particle accelerators or other large-scale scientific facilities.
• Experience working in a DOE environment and familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B project requirements.
• Extensive experience with electrical system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing project cost, schedule, procurement, and installation execution.
• Experience developing electrical standards, procedures, and installation methodologies.
• Experience with multidisciplinary 3D design coordination and BIM.

Additional information:

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 7, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a full-time 2-year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary range: 
  • The expected salary for the Associate Electrical Engineer (E20.2) position is $113,712 - $138,996, which fits into the full salary of $101,076 - $170,604 depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
  • The expected salary for the Electrical Engineer (E20.3) position is $135,276 - $165,336, which fits into the full salary of $120,252 - $202,884 depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
• Multi-level Posting: This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).
  
   

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