Piping Designer / Drafter - Fuel Recycling

Oklo•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$80,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The person in this role is responsible for developing and maintaining the engineering drawings that define Oklo's first-of-a-kind (FOAK) nuclear fuel recycling facility. This includes creation and maintenance of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), piping layouts, equipment arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, and other engineering documentation supporting the design, construction, and operation of the facility. This role will work closely with process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and systems engineers to translate engineering concepts into accurate, controlled engineering drawings that support design reviews, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and licensing. The ideal candidate enjoys building clean, organized drawing packages, identifying inconsistencies across disciplines, and helping engineering teams efficiently communicate complex systems through high-quality documentation.

Requirements

Associate's degree, technical certification, or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
5+ years of experience producing engineering drawings for industrial facilities or process equipment.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software.
Experience developing and maintaining Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Experience producing piping layouts, equipment arrangement drawings, and construction drawing packages.
Understanding of industrial piping systems, valves, instrumentation, and process equipment.
Familiarity with engineering drawing standards, revision control, and document management practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Experience creating piping assemblies, equipment layouts, or plant models in 3D CAD environments.
Familiarity with process plant design in nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, mining, pharmaceutical, or power generation industries.
Experience supporting facility design from conceptual design through detailed engineering and construction.
Familiarity with piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, or equivalent industrial standards.
Experience using PDM/PLM systems and engineering document control systems.
Knowledge of instrumentation symbols, ISA standards, and process control documentation.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary design reviews, HAZOPs, or constructability reviews.
Experience with commercial or governmental nuclear projects.
Experience working in highly regulated industries with strong quality assurance and configuration management requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and maintain Piping/Process/Ventillation & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant3D or equivalent CAD software.
Produce piping layout drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, piping and equipment isometrics, and general arrangement drawings for process facilities.
Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls, structural, and nuclear engineers to ensure drawing consistency across disciplines.
Incorporate engineering changes into controlled drawing packages while maintaining revision history and configuration management.
Assist with development of drawing standards, CAD libraries, drafting procedures, and document templates.
Perform drawing quality checks to identify inconsistencies, clashes, missing information, and opportunities for design improvement.
Generate engineering documentation including bills of materials, equipment lists, line lists, and drawing packages supporting procurement and construction.
Interface with fabricators, vendors, and construction teams to clarify drawings and incorporate field feedback into design revisions.
Help establish efficient drafting workflows that support rapid design iteration within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.