Description

Designer Drafter

SMSIprovides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSIhas grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and by delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones. SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran Job Summary 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. 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.

Required Skills / Abilities-Designer Drafter Level 1

• 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.

Required Skills / Abilities -Designer / Drafter Level 2 Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred for Level 2 :

• 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), Institure of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and computer-aided design (CAD) to produce models, drawings, layouts, or engineering concepts
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoDesk / AutoCAD

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contract language

Education Requirements

• The level 1 position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience.
• The level 2 position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education related to the standards including industry and/or DOE/LANL standards.

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