Piping Designer / Drafter - Fuel Recycling
OkloSanta Clara, CA or Remote$80k–$130k/yr
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- AutoCAD
- P&id
- Piping Design
- ASME Codes
- Asme B31.3
- Nuclear Fuel Recycling
Required qualifications
- Associate's degree, technical certification, or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5+ years of experience producing engineering drawings for industrial facilities or process equipment
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software
- Experience developing and maintaining Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Experience producing piping layouts, equipment arrangement drawings, and construction drawing packages
- Understanding of industrial piping systems, valves, instrumentation, and process equipment
- Familiarity with engineering drawing standards, revision control, and document management practices
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
About this role
Piping Designer/Drafter for Oklo's advanced nuclear fuel recycling facility. Develop and maintain engineering drawings (P&IDs, piping layouts, equipment arrangements) using CAD software to support design, construction, and NRC licensing of a first-of-a-kind fuel recycling plant.
Responsibilities
- Develop, revise, and maintain Piping/Process/Ventilation & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant3D, or equivalent CAD software
- Produce piping layout drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, isometrics, and general arrangement drawings for process facilities
- Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls, structural, and nuclear engineers to ensure drawing consistency across disciplines
- Incorporate engineering changes into controlled drawing packages while maintaining revision history and configuration management
- Perform drawing quality checks to identify inconsistencies, clashes, missing information, and design improvement opportunities
- Generate engineering documentation including bills of materials, equipment lists, line lists, and drawing packages for procurement and construction
- Interface with fabricators, vendors, and construction teams to clarify drawings and incorporate field feedback into revisions
- Assist with development of drawing standards, CAD libraries, drafting procedures, and document templates
- Help establish efficient drafting workflows supporting rapid design iteration in a multidisciplinary environment
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Experience creating piping assemblies, equipment layouts, or plant models in 3D CAD environments
- Familiarity with process plant design in nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, mining, pharmaceutical, or power generation industries
- Experience supporting facility design from conceptual design through detailed engineering and construction
- Familiarity with piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, or equivalent industrial standards
- Experience using PDM/PLM systems and engineering document control systems
- Knowledge of instrumentation symbols, ISA standards, and process control documentation
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary design reviews, HAZOPs, or constructability reviews
- Experience with commercial or governmental nuclear projects
- Experience in highly regulated industries with strong quality assurance and configuration management
Location, schedule, and travel
Not specified
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