Designer Drafter

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC. • Los Alamos, NM

17h • Onsite

About The Position

SMSI, LLC is seeking multiple experienced Designers / Drafters Level 1 & 2 to support Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) Division projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The PIE Division of LANL delivers high-quality engineering services to the plutonium national security mission by providing a diverse set of engineering resources to support the modernization of the Technical Area (TA)-55 infrastructure and capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience, depending on the level for the position.
• Demonstrated skills to produce 2D and 3D facility designs and issue drawings
• Skills to evaluate, identify, and document existing deficiencies
• Ability to produce simple calculations and design recommendations
• Capability to organize project documentation using various means (e.g., spreadsheets, databases) and submit for engineering review and approval.
• Capability with MS Office Suite and ability/willingness to learn new software packages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultant on a day-to-day basis.
• Self-starter with ability to work in team environment
• Candidates must be able to work onsite at LANL.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contract language

Nice To Haves

• Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience is preferred
• Detail knowledge and experience in understanding engineering design
• Familiar with industry standards such as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Welding Society (AWS), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and computer-aided design (CAD) to produce models, drawings, layouts, or engineering concepts
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoDesk / AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• As Designer / Drafter will be part of a design team assessing and maintaining and upgrading the facility systems at LANL.
• Provide support to more experienced engineering personnel by performing detailed two-dimensional (2D) three dimensional (3D) and facility design assignments at the LANL.
• Assigned to a discipline position within the LANL engineering Division in an entry-level and higher-level technical capacity.
• Complete assigned tasks under routine supervision and technical directions.
• Responsible for the general design drawing packages.
• Resolves engineering design packages issued by the facility reviews and collaborates with the engineers, stakeholders on design, fabrication, and assembly and test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED