Piping Designer / Drafter - Fuel Recycling

Oklo·Santa Clara, CA or Remote·Posted July 2026

Nuclear industryUS only

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

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

Desired

—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