Senior Mechanical Drafter: NX, FEA/CFD & P&ID

Jobtailor; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NuScale seeks an experienced drafter/engineer with a strong background in 3D modeling and CAD management to contribute across mechanical, structural, electrical, and system components.

The role involves generating Siemens NX parts and assemblies, creating FEA/CFD geometry, and preparing P&IDs and engineering drawings. Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience and strong drafting standards knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting, engineering graphics technology, or pre-engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 8 years of full-time, directly relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with drafting standards and best practices
• In-depth understanding of CAD tools, principles, and basic drafting practices
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Responsibilities

• Generate 3-dimensional parts and assemblies in Siemens NX
• Develop geometry for FEA and CFD analysis models
• Prepare process flow diagrams and process and instrumentation diagrams for primary and balance of plant systems
• Create 2-dimensional line drawings and figures for reports
• Prepare design documentation for engineering reports and studies
• Prepare and review engineering drawings and documentation communicating design and technical aspects of deliverables
• Prepare, review, and manage drafting standards and procedures
• Provide informal training and technical guidance to less experienced staff
• Maintain CAD part metadata in Aras and provide leadership around PLM standards and processes
• Work alongside engineers across mechanical, structural, electrical, and system components of NuScale products
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong technical writing

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Exceptional organization

Ability to learn new software

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting

Eligible to Work Under DOE 10 CFR Part 810

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SmartPlant 3D

SmartPlant P&ID

Aras PLM

Job description

NuScale seeks an experienced drafter/engineer with a strong background in 3D modeling and CAD management to contribute across mechanical, structural, electrical, and system components.

The role involves generating Siemens NX parts and assemblies, creating FEA/CFD geometry, and preparing P&IDs and engineering drawings. Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience and strong drafting standards knowledge.