Senior designer Jobs in Richmond, CA

Role:

Senior Control Panel Designer

Duration:

6-Month Contract-to-Hire

City:

Berkeley

State:

California

Zip:

Title:

Senior Control Panel Designer

Primary Skills:

• Control Panel Design

• E-Plan

• Electrical Wiring Design

• Power Distribution

• Industrial Control Systems

• Panel Layout Design

• Electrical Integration

• High Voltage Systems

Secondary Skills:

• AutoCAD Electrical

• SolidWorks Electrical

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Functional Safety

• Hardware/Software Integration

• Security-Aware Controls

• High-Speed Systems (10Gb)

• Energy Storage

Total Required Experience in Years: 57%2B Years

Mode of Work: Onsite Preferred (Remote During Contract; Relocation to Berkeley, CA Required Upon Hire)

Job Description:

The Senior Control Panel Designer will design and document electrical control panels supporting next-generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role focuses on panel-level wiring, power distribution, electrical integration, and control systems while collaborating closely with electrical engineers, PCB designers, and system engineers to ensure reliable and scalable energy storage solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design auxiliary battery system control panels using E-Plan.

• Develop electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts.

• Design power and control wiring between control panels, PCB assemblies, and system components.

• Select appropriate electrical components, connectors, relays, breakers, and interconnects.

• Design panel-level power distribution and control systems.

• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable safety and engineering standards.

• Support integration of the Auxiliary Management Unit (AMU) with PCB electronics.

• Review panel designs for manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.

• Produce complete electrical design documentation and Bill of Materials (BOM).

• Support panel assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and production implementation.

• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with:

  • Electrical Engineers

  • PCB Designers

  • Systems Engineers

  • Manufacturing Teams

• Support hardware integration and system validation.

• Assist with engineering change orders (ECOs) and design revisions.

• Maintain engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

• Ensure quality, safety, and project schedule objectives are achieved.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 57 years of Control Panel Design experience.

• Strong proficiency with E-Plan.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical is acceptable.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Electrical Wiring

  • Industrial Control Systems

  • Power Distribution

  • Electrical Panels

• Experience designing control panels for:

  • Industrial Systems

  • Energy Systems

  • Battery Systems

• Experience working with:

  • High-Speed Systems (10Gb)

  • High-Voltage Electrical Systems

• Experience selecting electrical control components and interconnects.

• Strong understanding of electrical integration between hardware systems.

• Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) experience.

• Power systems or renewable energy experience.

• Functional safety knowledge.

• Understanding of hardware/software integration boundaries.

• Security-aware hardware or industrial control system experience.

• Experience supporting production and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience designing complex industrial control panels.

• Strong understanding of electrical system architecture and power distribution.

• Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Certifications:

• E-Plan Certification Preferred

• AutoCAD Electrical Certification Preferred

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification Preferred

• NFPA 70E Training Preferred

• Functional Safety Training Preferred