Nuclear Component CAD Designer

Framatome-North-America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Framatome seeks an experienced Designer to create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings for mechanical and structural components used in commercial nuclear power plants. You will translate engineering concepts into practical, fabrication-ready designs in collaboration with Component Engineers.

The role requires a strong understanding of drafting, GD&T, tolerancing, materials, and fabrication processes, with a focus on accuracy and multidisciplinary teamwork to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with drafting and CAD coursework.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD workstations for 2D/3D drawings.
• Experience interpreting design criteria and technical documentation.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in drawings per standards.
• Experience with fabrication or welding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for mechanical and structural components.
• Translate concepts into fabrication-ready designs with drawings and BOMs.
• Create part, assembly, fabrication, installation, and detail drawings.
• Develop drawing details including dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, material specs, and notes.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve plant and field conditions.

Skills

CAD workstations

Drafting

Ability to interpret design criteria

GD&T

SolidWorks or 3D CAD

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma with drafting/CAD coursework

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Framatome seeks an experienced Designer to create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings for mechanical and structural components used in commercial nuclear power plants. You will translate engineering concepts into practical, fabrication-ready designs in collaboration with Component Engineers.

The role requires a strong understanding of drafting, GD&T, tolerancing, materials, and fabrication processes, with a focus on accuracy and multidisciplinary teamwork to meet project needs.