Senior/Principal Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technologist - Building Information Modeling,[...]

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (9/80, 4/10

Relocation assistance

Competitive 401k

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior/Principal CAD & BIM Technologist to maintain building drawings, 3D models, and BIM content across facilities. You will collaborate with planning, space management, architects, and engineers to support construction, operations, and maintenance projects.

The role emphasizes Revit-based BIM, drawing management, and QA of project documents, with fieldwork and coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus three (3) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 3D Revit modeling to create, organize, and maintain multidisciplinary BIM models; transition 2D drawings to 3D using BIM standards and workflows.
• Develop, modify, and maintain building, system, and infrastructure drawings and digital content (Revit families, templates, details).
• Manage drawing requests and project folders; transmit current files to requestors and organize drawings at project closeout.
• Update information databases and related engineering applications for accurate documentation.
• Conduct field walks for information gathering, studies and calculations; prepare original layouts.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

3D modeling

Drawing management

DOE security clearance

Education

High School diploma + 3 years experience

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

ProjectWise

Autodesk Vault

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior/Principal Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technologist - Building Information Modeling, Hybrid

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co‑workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a skilled professional to perform technical work in support of the Facilities Management & Engineering organization. Primary responsibilities include maintaining critical building, systems, and infrastructure drawings, databases, and diagrams, as well as creating and managing detailed 3D models, layouts, illustrations, and maps. This role collaborates closely with planning, space management, architects, and engineering personnel to support engineering, operations, and maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate will apply mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering systems expertise, along with relevant technical knowledge related to design, drafting, information gathering, and systems interpretation.

This position primarily requires Revit-based Building Information Modeling (BIM) technical expertise. The candidate will utilize strong engineering design, modeling, and drafting skills, and demonstrate proficiency with various engineering toolsets, including, but not limited to, 3D BIM and drawing management applications. The candidate will also be responsible for performing quality assurance reviews on project documents and updates.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Utilize 3D Revit modeling software to create, organize, and maintain multidisciplinary BIM models; transition existing 2D AutoCAD drawings to 3D, applying BIM standards, templates, and execution workflows.

Develop, modify, and maintain building, system, and infrastructure drawings, including digital construction content such as Revit families, templates, and detail components, to improve quality and accuracy of documentation.

Manage drawing requests and project folders using the latest drawing management software; transmit current files to requestors, receive and organize drawings at project closeout, identify and retrieve missing files, and update models and drawings to complete project roll‑up.

Update information database systems and related engineering applications to ensure accurate and current documentation.

Perform field walks to gather information, conduct studies and calculations, and prepare original layouts and sketches for proposed designs.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and customers to discuss and interpret design concepts and determine requirements for detailed working drawings.

Perform quality assurance checks to ensure building and system drawings are maintained in accordance with standards, specifications, and contracts.

Execute work based on Maximo service requests, applying configuration management principles and tools to establish and maintain drawing management practices, including centralized space management assignments and numbering.

Provide day‑to‑day support for Operations teams in support of projects, maintenance and operations.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary Range:

$74,700 - $144,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

High School diploma plus three (3) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience with the following:

Revit and AutoCAD.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

Experience with some or all the following software platforms Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, Autodesk Vault and Bluebeam software.

Ability to support multidisciplinary model coordination and perform basic clash detection.

Commitment to learning new software, tools, workflows, and responsibilities while supporting department and Lab‑wide initiatives.

Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple and competing assignments.

Skilled in teamwork and self‑management; enables others working in the process to do their work effectively.

Experience using Microsoft Office programs.

Active DOE L-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Secret).

About Our Team:

The Sandia CADD/BIM department delivers comprehensive management of Facilities Engineering building and systems records. Our team specializes in both 2D CADD and 3D BIM software technologies, ensuring accurate and efficient documentation. Additionally, we employ advanced Light Imaging Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to rapidly capture and provide data sets of existing and as‑built conditions. LiDAR is utilized across our Design, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance departments.

The team offers matrixed design services to various internal customers and supports the In‑house Design department. We also collaborate with external Architectural Engineering (A/E) partners to ensure high‑quality project deliverables. The department is recognized as a leader within the Department of Energy (DOE) community for its expertise in similar work and technology.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

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