Process and Mechanical Drafter

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

company-paid life and short- and long‑

employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vest

employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

leaves of absences options

flexible work options

recognition and employee satisfaction

employee assistance program

voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. seeks a Process and Mechanical Drafter to join its Power and Industrial Engineering Group in Bothell, WA. This full-time role focuses on GA, PFD, and PID drafting, using AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit, with collaboration across disciplines.

You will mentor teammates, ensure document control, and work both independently and within a team on varied projects, including power plant design challenges, in a professional, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in mechanical discipline or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering design firm.
• Experience with power plant design is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of documentation and document control procedures.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision upon assignment of tasks.
• Positive work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Good problem solving, interpersonal skills, and time management.
• Ability to interpret PID, 3D models, orthographic and isometric drawings.
• Strong knowledge of drafting and design standards and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GAs, PFDs, and PIDs under the process engineer's direction.
• Draft with AutoCAD 2D/Plant 3D or Revit per project requirements.
• Catalog piping, valve, and instrumentation information for reporting.
• Check vendor and other discipline drawings for correctness.
• Provide information to other drafters/designers on interface needs.
• Mentor team members and coordinate with other offices.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team on projects including instrumentation/electrical interfaces.

Skills

PIDs interpretation

3D models understanding

Isometric drawings

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Two-year degree in mechanical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant3D

Revit

MS Office

BlueBeam

Navisworks

SmartPlant SPI

SP3D

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking a Process and Mechanical Drafter join our Power and Industrial Engineering Group in Bothell, WA. Our Engineering group in Bothell, WA USA is looking for a full-time experienced Drafter to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare General Arrangements (GAs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs) under the direction of the process engineer.
• Perform drafting work using AutoDesk’s AutoCAD 2D and Plant 3D, or Revit (per project requirements).
• Utilize AutoCad Plant3D toolset, catalog piping, valve, and instrumentation information for reporting purposes.
• Check vendor and other discipline drawings against own or other designed work for correctness.
• Provide information to other drafters/designers on interface requirements.
• Check work of other members of the design team when needed.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including coordinated efforts with the Instrumentation and Electrical groups.
• Demonstrate consistent track record of anticipating consequences of new design in active iterations between disciplines.
• Assume a mentoring role and interact well with team members from all offices.

About you

• Two-year degree in mechanical discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an engineering design firm.
• Experience with power plant design (simple cycle, combined cycle, nuclear, etc.), is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of documentation and document control procedures.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision upon assignment of tasks.
• Positive work ethic and act in a professional manner.
• Good problem solving, interpersonal skills, and time management.
• Ability to interpret and understand PIDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams), 3D models, orthrographic and isometric drawings.
• Strong knowledge of drafting and design standards, symbols and techniques in the area of mechanical, piping, structural, electrical or instrumentation drafting.
• Technical skills should include AutoCad 2D and Plant 3D, MS Office, BlueBeam, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design software as may be required.
• Experience in SmartPlant Software Suite (SPI, SPPID, SP3D), and AutoDesk Navisworks, is a plus.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

Employment Details

Expected compensation range is between $35.00 - $55.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.