Lead Drafter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Prepare, revise, and verify intricate engineering drawings and their revisions, which include 2D line work and 3D models.

• Collaborate with project and design engineers to assess design inputs and define dimensions, components, tolerances, as well as design and process parameters.

• Conduct geometric calculations and tolerance stack-up analyses.

• Assist in the specification and documentation of parts, assemblies, and installations.

• Review and redline drawings created by other drafters for accuracy, thoroughness, consistency, and compliance with standards.

• Implement GD&T and offer guidance to ensure its correct application in drafting deliverables.

• Suggest design alterations to enhance product quality or ease construction and fabrication.

• Provide field documentation and support for as-built drawings.

• Maintain expertise in Creo, AutoCAD, and other organizational modeling tools.

• Adhere to company CAD standards and relevant PDM/PLM processes.

• Oversee multiple drawing packages, assist in backlog reduction, and communicate progress to project and line management.

• Mentor junior drafters in drafting practices, modeling, and ensuring drawing quality.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the BEA Technical Point of Contact.

• Work remotely with occasional travel to the Materials and Fuels Complex as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in drafting/design, CAD, or engineering technology.

• At least 7 years of pertinent drafting experience, which includes reviewing or redlining other drafters’ work or acting as a lead drafter.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience using Creo software.

• Proficient in Creo and AutoCAD, including the preparation and revision of 2D drawings and 3D models.

• Familiarity with drafting techniques and the capability to interpret and apply ANSI/ASME Y14 drafting standards.

• Comprehensive understanding and application of GD&T in line with ASME Y14.5-2009 or a more recent version, along with the ability to instruct or rectify its use in others’ work.

• Capability to perform geometric and tolerance stack-up calculations.

• Knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical/instrumentation drawings.

• Acquaintance with American Welding Society (AWS) symbols and protocols.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple simultaneous drawing packages under tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with engineers, field personnel, and management.

• Must be able to work the designated Mountain Time schedule and be on-site at MFC as required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, which includes drug and breath alcohol testing and a Motor Vehicle Record check.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) with a company match.

• AD&D insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Holiday pay.

• 4/10’s work schedule (10 hours/day; four days per week).