Senior Electrical CADD Designer

Requisition Id 15428

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Electrical CADD Designer who will focus on producing designs, and engineering drawings using computer-aided design (MicroStation/AutoCAD) packages for modifications to reactor systems, support systems, cryogenic cold source systems, and provides technical support for related maintenance activities.

This position resides in the Systems Engineering Group in the Research Reactors Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Systems Engineering Group is responsible for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) configuration management program, provides technical support to operations and maintenance, and performs systems analysis.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads the creation and revision of designs for complex reactor electrical equipment, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry standards.
• Prepares and reviews detailed engineering drawings using MicroStation and AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and consistency across projects.
• Proactively identifies and resolves complex electrical design issues in collaboration with system engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Supports the Design Basis Group lead with strategic group-level initiatives and process improvements.
• Develops and validates wiring diagrams, schematics, electrical installation drawings and specifications.
• Delivers clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from layouts, rough or detailed sketches, electronic databases, or written or verbal instructions.
• Drives project success by meeting or exceeding milestones set by RRD management, including budget and schedule targets.
• Partners with Design Basis Group lead to ensure accurate, timely, and professional designs and drawings.
• Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements including ISMS.
• Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of professional values and ethics.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• An AS degree in an engineering related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in and drafting support of complex multi-discipline systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert in AutoCAD or MicroStation software.
• Ability to produce electrical design drawings and manipulate scanned images.
• Proficiency with:
  • Electrical control and protection devices and their circuitry
  • National Electrical Code (NEC) symbols and nomenclature used in schematics, plans, substructure maps, specifications, wiring diagrams, and electrical design drawings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a nuclear reactor environment.

Special Requirements:

• Export Control: This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
• This position requires Rad Worker II.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
• Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

• If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment.
• Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

Benefits at ORNL:

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online Application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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