Designer 2 – Mechanical Systems & Facilities
Coastal International Security, Inc, Los Alamos, NM, United States
CAD Designer - Mechanical & Facilities
Company:
LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Location:
Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite Compensation:
$34-$40/hr Schedule:
4/10s - Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance:
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (active clearance preferred)
About the Role LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) is seeking CAD/BIM Designers to support preconstruction and execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In this role, you'll produce detailed drawings, layouts, shop drawings, and material takeoffs that directly enable fabrication and installation efforts for mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression system projects within a highly regulated technical environment.
Whether you're early in your design career or bringing several years of hands‑on CAD experience, this is an opportunity to grow in a structured, technically rich environment where precision and quality matter.
Mandatory Requirements - Must Meet All to Be Considered
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (active clearance preferred)
Hands‑on CAD drafting experience with AutoCAD – applications without CAD experience will not be considered
Willingness and ability to work 100% onsite, including performing walkdowns in radiological areas
Valid driver's license required
Level II - CAD/BIM Designer (Mid‑Level | 3-5 Years Experience) What You'll Do
Produce and detail drawings and layouts of moderate complexity for facilities and mechanical systems
Generate and modify CAD drawings and design models based on engineering input and design intent
Apply industry codes, standards, and customer specifications to drawings, layouts, and work plans
Develop shop drawings with accurate dimensions to support craft installation
Perform material takeoffs from native files and support procurement with accurate material ordering
Perform basic calculations in support of technical design problems
Apply engineering design principles to the design and fabrication of components and assembliesParticipate in two‑phase design review cycles (initial and final) and conduct pre‑construction design reviews to ensure readiness for execution
Conduct walkdowns at TA-55, PF-4, and various warehouses (government vehicle provided)
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and deliver work within budget and schedule constraints
What You Bring
High school diploma and 3-5 years of related drafting/design experience (or equivalent)
Working knowledge of industry drafting standards and mechanical drawing practices
Demonstrated CAD experience, including developing drawings and supporting design reviews
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred Skills -
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) or 3D modeling tools
Mechanical drafting experience (primary focus), with exposure to electrical or fire suppression systems
Experience supporting preconstruction design reviews and material takeoffs
CAD certification is highly beneficial
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation ($34-$40/hr)
Work on meaningful, high‑impact projects at one of the world's leading research institutions
Grow your technical skills in a structured environment alongside experienced engineers and designers
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team culture with long‑term assignment potential
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LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Location:
Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite Compensation:
$34-$40/hr Schedule:
4/10s - Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance:
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (active clearance preferred)
About the Role LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) is seeking CAD/BIM Designers to support preconstruction and execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In this role, you'll produce detailed drawings, layouts, shop drawings, and material takeoffs that directly enable fabrication and installation efforts for mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression system projects within a highly regulated technical environment.
Whether you're early in your design career or bringing several years of hands‑on CAD experience, this is an opportunity to grow in a structured, technically rich environment where precision and quality matter.
Mandatory Requirements - Must Meet All to Be Considered
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (active clearance preferred)
Hands‑on CAD drafting experience with AutoCAD – applications without CAD experience will not be considered
Willingness and ability to work 100% onsite, including performing walkdowns in radiological areas
Valid driver's license required
Level II - CAD/BIM Designer (Mid‑Level | 3-5 Years Experience) What You'll Do
Produce and detail drawings and layouts of moderate complexity for facilities and mechanical systems
Generate and modify CAD drawings and design models based on engineering input and design intent
Apply industry codes, standards, and customer specifications to drawings, layouts, and work plans
Develop shop drawings with accurate dimensions to support craft installation
Perform material takeoffs from native files and support procurement with accurate material ordering
Perform basic calculations in support of technical design problems
Apply engineering design principles to the design and fabrication of components and assembliesParticipate in two‑phase design review cycles (initial and final) and conduct pre‑construction design reviews to ensure readiness for execution
Conduct walkdowns at TA-55, PF-4, and various warehouses (government vehicle provided)
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and deliver work within budget and schedule constraints
What You Bring
High school diploma and 3-5 years of related drafting/design experience (or equivalent)
Working knowledge of industry drafting standards and mechanical drawing practices
Demonstrated CAD experience, including developing drawings and supporting design reviews
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred Skills -
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) or 3D modeling tools
Mechanical drafting experience (primary focus), with exposure to electrical or fire suppression systems
Experience supporting preconstruction design reviews and material takeoffs
CAD certification is highly beneficial
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation ($34-$40/hr)
Work on meaningful, high‑impact projects at one of the world's leading research institutions
Grow your technical skills in a structured environment alongside experienced engineers and designers
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team culture with long‑term assignment potential
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