Designer/Drafter 2

What You Will Do
The Engineering Services Division (ESD) at Los Alamos National Laboratory delivers innovative engineering solutions in support of the Lab's scientific and national security missions. As part of the Engineering Services Division Office (ES-DO), this position supports the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program for system, structure, and component modifications across nuclear, accelerator, and non-nuclear facilities spanning 38 square miles.

We are seeking a motivated and technically proficient Designer/Drafter 2 to support design projects and the development and maintenance of technical baselines. This early-career role involves using advanced 3D CAD and Product Data Management (PDM) tools to contribute to the configuration and documentation of complex facility systems.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to create partial and full design packages, while ensuring configuration integrity through baseline documentation. This position blends hands-on design execution with strategic support for data and configuration management across high-consequence projects.

The Designer/Drafter 2 receives operational supervision from a designated supervisor and technical guidance from engineers and senior designers. While this role does not supervise others, it may involve mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Design and Assessment: Create detailed 2D and 3D designs to assess, maintain, and upgrade facility systems. Conduct site visits to evaluate, identify, and document deficiencies, supporting new construction, renovations, and repairs with basic design solutions.

Technical Design and Calculations: Produce technical calculations and preliminary design recommendations for engineer review, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASME, ASTM, AWS, and IEEE.

Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Work closely with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-Disciplinary teams on design reviews, interface clarifications, and problem resolution. Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Safety and Security Compliance: Ensure safety and security are integral to every task, maintain relevant training, and stop work when safety or security is compromised.

Engineering Expertise: Apply knowledge of engineering policies, procedures, and technical standards in drafting and design. Provide cross-functional support and address unique challenges in both static and dynamic applications.

Advanced CAD Proficiency: Utilize high-level 3D parametric CAD systems and Product Management tools to optimize modeling standards and practices. Mentor junior designers and perform drawing checks according to ASME Y14.5 or laboratory drafting standards.

Project Leadership and Support: Define requirements, develop designs for large-scale projects, and contribute to cost estimation, scheduling, and design strategies. Independently complete complex tasks with minimal supervision and mentor low-level staff.

Creative Problem-Solving: Devise original, innovative solutions for complex design challenges, often impacting project outcomes. Solutions require ingenuity, creativity, and technical expertise.

Material Expertise: Evaluate and select engineering materials for complex fabrication needs, ensuring suitability for design objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in design reviews, ensure compatibility across disciplines, and address issues to deliver cohesive design packages. Independent and Team Contributions: Balance leadership, mentorship, and independent responsibilities to deliver expert results with long-term project impact.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in computer-aided design (CAD) software tools to produce models, drawings, layouts and sketches of components of utility systems and of facilities.
• Working level understanding of design and drafting principles for application of symbols and notes to capture design intent.
• Fundamental understanding of principles for design.
• Demonstrated ability to support complex engineering projects through high-quality CAD modeling and drawing production.
• Experience working within technical baselines or configuration-managed environments.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and experience with Product Data Management systems.
• Working knowledge of drafting principles, including GD&T, tolerancing, and design documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering concepts in mechanical.

Education/ Experience:

Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures.
• Active "Q" clearance.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to ... or call ... opt. 3.