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Designer/Drafter 5

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM (In Person)

$112,900 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 02/18/2026 (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Share Between $86k and $140k Per Year Position range in Northern Region $34k - $70k Per Year Designer/Drafter 5 Los Alamos National Laboratory
Occupation:
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Location:
Los Alamos, NM - 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #:
IRC141894
Source:
Los Alamos National Laboratory | Recruit Military | NLX
Posted:
02/18/2026
Web Site:
www.lanl.gov
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. What You Will Do The Engineering Services Division (ES-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. Engineering Services - Weapons Project Delivery (ES-WPD) is seeking a skilled and experienced Designer/Drafter to join our team in support of implementing projects within facilities at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations. This position supports nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory. If you're eager to support the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you! Designer/Drafter 5 ($85,900 - $139,900) As a Designer/Drafter 5, you will be working as part of a design team assessing, providing design and drafting support aimed at maintaining and upgrading facility systems at LANL.Regular functions include but are not limited to: creating detailed three-dimensional and two-dimensional facility designs, producing calculations and design recommendations; developing initial design solutions for new facilities, additions, renovations and repairs for Engineer review and approval; functioning for and contributing to a strong team-work environment; mentoring junior-level drafters. In addition, you'll continue to expand your knowledge and experience by:
  • Advancing knowledge in understanding engineering design
  • Leading other Designers and Drafters
  • Training and mentoring junior designers
  • Providing organizational improvements and leadership
  • Advancing skills in the utilization of drafter tools Additional Information Help for Additional Information.
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What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Skills
  • Expert proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
  • Expert level understanding of modeling and drawing drafting principals, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent. Demonstrates consistent excellence in application of standards, dimensioning schemes, materials, codes and production methods.
  • Expert knowledge of principles for design, fabrication, assembly and fielding of components and mechanisms
  • Expert knowledge of schematics, and facility equipment
  • Expert knowledge of engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture Discipline-Specific Knowledge
  • Expert knowledge of engineering, design, and drafting concepts related to a mechanical, electrical or structural disciplines
  • Expert knowledge of ASME, ANSI, AWS and related industry standards for addressing fit, form and function. Subject matter expert of industry, regulatory policies pertinent to one or more engineering disciplines. Teamwork and Communication
  • Recognized as lead on team and subject matter expert on collaboration of designs, from rough sketches with minimal guidance from a senior level technician
Education/Experience:
Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 7 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of DOE a Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information.
Opens a new window. Los Alamos National Laboratory Social Links Connect with Los Alamos National Laboratory Other Local Jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Technical Trainer (Learning Specialist 3/4) Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Training and Development Specialists Regular | $85,900.00-$139,900.00 Year Corporate - Today What You Will Do This position will be filled at either Learning Specialist 3 or Learning Specialist 4, depending on the skills of the selected candidate(s). Additional job responsibilities, outlined below, will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world. The Weapons Mission Services Division's (WMS-DO) New Employee Training & Workforce Development (WMS-1) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Trainer to directly support the delivery of training programs in support of ALDWP Operations. The primary core tasks of the position may support functions and other applicable nuclear facility programs with formal qualification and certification of personnel performing work in Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) facilities. The Technical Trainers will report directly to the Technical Training team First Line Manager. The selected individual will be responsible for establishing consistency within the instruction and evaluation of the Technical Training team. They will support all steps of the ADDIE process at a program level in addition to assisting with the knowledge capture and standardization of the team. This individual will assist with instruction of FMH/GBO courses as needed. The chosen candidate will have the responsibility and accountability to execute work that supports important training deliverables while setting the standards for utmost professional behavior and integrity in the workplace at all times. Learning Specialist 3
Salary Range:
$85,900 - $139,900 Job Duties for Learning Specialist 3:
  • Working with customers, stakeholders and regulators to assure training programs meet customer needs, regulatory drivers and contractual requirements.
  • Assisting with developing, implementing, and maintaining training documents and records, both physical and electronic.
  • Researching complex training and education issues and recommending sound, practical solutions.
  • Assisting with developing, implementing, and maintaining compliant and high-quality course materials such as live classroom, on-the-job and/or web-based training for diverse audiences.
  • Developing and/or conducting classroom training and OJT as assigned.
  • Using UTrain occasionally to design, build and implement training programs, as well as tracking completion of training assignments; using UTrain data to provide customized reporting that adds value to the business needs of the organization served.
Learning Specialist 4
Salary Range:
$114,700 - $191,200 In addition to the duties listed for Learning Specialist 3, candidates at the Learning Specialist 4 level will be:
  • Participating in assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, data analysis, project management, or critiques, as assigned.
  • Performing various administrative functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of training activities.
  • Participating in knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer projects in support of learning deliverables as desired by the customer.
General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Mechanical Facility Systems Engineer (Engineer 2/3) Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Regular Corporate - Today What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. Engineering Services (ES) Division applies capabilities to enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. Within ES, the Science and Technology Operations (STO) Engineering Group is a multi-disciplinary organization consisting of collaborative Design and System Engineering Teams. Collectively, these teams enable the STO Facility Operations Directorate (FOD) mission across nearly three million square feet of mixed-use office, laboratory, research, and production space. With over one hundred facilities in 11 Technical Areas, STO mission work spans the majority of Laboratory Directorates. Mechanical Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200) The successful Engineer 2 candidate will perform the following (list is not all-inclusive):
  • Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management
  • Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer(s) to assess, maintain, improve, and replace facility equipment.
  • Support the installation of new and replacement equipment including review of project design details, equipment data sheets, equipment selection, calculations, installation instructions / specifications, post-modification testing and commissioning procedures, etc. to satisfy the applicable design requirements.
  • Qualify as Pressure Safety Officer and support work planning, hazard control, and abnormal event responses and investigation. Mechanical Engineer 3 ($114,700 - $191,200)
  • Additional duties at the Engineer 3 level include (list is not all-inclusive):
  • Assist in defining maintenance requirements including corrective maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance.
  • Define and maintain technical baseline criteria and documents in support of facility configuration management.
  • Support associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations.
General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.lanl.gov/ on 02/18/2026 2:40:45 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]

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