Nuclear Component CAD Designer

Framatome; Lynchburg (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Framatome designs the hardware that keeps nuclear power running. As a Designer in Component Engineering, you’ll develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings to repair, replace, modify, and maintain equipment at commercial nuclear plants.

You will translate engineering concepts into practical, fabrication-ready designs and work with engineers to address plant and field conditions. You’ll contribute to multidisciplinary teams, review drawings, incorporate field data, and ensure documentation

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with drafting and CAD coursework.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD workstations for 2D and 3D drawings.
• Knowledge of drafting standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply design criteria and technical documentation.
• Ability to ensure drawing accuracy in compliance with standards.
• Previous fabrication or welding experience is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary design environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD systems.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills across staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for mechanical and structural components.
• Translate engineering concepts into fabrication-ready designs.
• Create part, assembly, fabrication, installation, and detail drawings.
• Develop drawing details including dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, materials, notes, BOMs.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve plant and field conditions.
• Review existing drawings to understand equipment configurations.
• Incorporate field measurements, photos, and sketches into designs.
• Support repair, replacement, modification, and installation designs.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve comments.
• Support engineering changes and revisions to existing designs.
• Maintain configuration control and accurate engineering documentation.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Drafting knowledge

GD&T experience

SolidWorks

Pressure vessels

Structural detailing

Piping design

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

High School diploma with drafting/CAD coursework

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Framatome designs the hardware that keeps nuclear power running. As a Designer in Component Engineering, you’ll develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings to repair, replace, modify, and maintain equipment at commercial nuclear plants.

You will translate engineering concepts into practical, fabrication-ready designs and work with engineers to address plant and field conditions. You’ll contribute to multidisciplinary teams, review drawings, incorporate field data, and ensure documentation