Component Engineering Designer
$97,000–$127,000 year
On-siteLynchburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Develop detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings for mechanical and structural components used in commercial nuclear power plants. Translate engineering concepts into fabrication-ready designs, creating part, assembly, and installation drawings with precise dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications. Incorporate field measurements, sketches, and as-found conditions to support repair, replacement, and modification projects while resolving unique plant constraints. Participate in design reviews, manage engineering changes, and maintain configuration control to ensure documentation accuracy. Some limited travel (1–3 days) may be required for customer site meetings and plant walkdowns.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent education, including completed coursework in drafting and CAD
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Advanced knowledge of CAD workstations for creating 2D and 3D drawings
- Knowledge of drafting
- Ability to interpret and apply design criteria and technical documentation
- Ability to ensure accuracy in drawings in compliance with standards
- Excellent communication skills to comprehend, follow direction and convey detailed technical data
- Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly
- Exposure to use of CAD modeling and computer programming skills
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment including experience with pressure vessel design, structural steel detailing and fabrication, piping system design and nomenclature, and general metalworking practices
- Experience working with Solidworks or other 3D CAD systems
- Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management
- Some limited travel (1 - 3 days) may be required to support meetings at customer sites, perform plant walkdowns, resolve fabrication issues, and load test verification
Desired Qualifications
- Previous fabrication or welding experience are highly desirable. (Apprentice school, machinist, etc.)
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