Senior Design Specialist (3818)

Navarro Inc.•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Senior Design Specialist (3818) in Greenville, SC. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. Position Description The Senior Design Specialist provides advanced drafting and design support for engineering and construction projects, with a focus on nuclear and highly regulated environments. This role requires strong proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), the ability to independently develop and modify design drawings, and experience working with 3D modeling tools The successful candidate will be capable of performing field walkdowns, interpreting engineering direction, and producing high-quality design documentation with minimal supervision. This position may also provide guidance and direction to junior drafters and designers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Associate degree in a related field
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in drafting related to engineering and construction (nuclear experience preferred)
Demonstrated proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools
Experience with 3D modeling (S3D preferred)
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and standards, including Department of Energy (DOE) Orders
Drafting and design experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: Electrical Mechanical Structural Communications Architectural Fire Protection Civil
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience supporting engineering design in regulated or nuclear environments preferred
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

nuclear experience preferred
Experience supporting engineering design in regulated or nuclear environments preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to originate and produce design drawings with minimal supervision
Develop and modify design drawings based on engineering input and field conditions
Perform 3D modeling (SmartPlant 3D (S3D) preferred)
Read, interpret, and generate design drawings with minimal engineering guidance
Conduct field walkdowns to assess existing systems and conditions
Interpret field direction and translate into accurate design documentation
Generate minor design details and incorporate them into project deliverables
Create new drawings and update or revise existing drawings
Provide guidance and direction to junior drafters and designers