Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is hiring: Designer 4 in Richland

Overview

The Campus Development CAD Design team offers several services to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Designers support project engineering, plant engineering and research and development. Facility project drawings are used for new facilities as well as modifications. Plant engineering drawings are created and then modified throughout the life of the buildings. Various research projects are served with unique project designs, their implementation and modifications. The team also provides laser scanning capabilities for true models of PNNL’s existing facilities. Expanding our Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities is a focus of this team.

Team Name : CAD Design

Team / Capability Description : Drawings are created primarily with AutoDesk programs including Revit.

Team Mix (How many staff? Postdocs, staff, etc.?) : The team consists of 15 designers.

Location / Operational Parameters : Richland, WA

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing 2D drawings and 3D models that best represent PNNL’s projects and facilities. Adequately represent structures, systems, equipment, and materials.

Clearly communicate technical information while meeting codes, specifications, and standards.

Information for drawings is gathered from walk downs, calculations, existing drawings, equipment details, and both building and design engineers. The position applies technical knowledge, skills, and methods to accomplish accurate representation.

Expect continuous learning to be a part of the process. Engage in your career development. Collaborate with others. Seek ways to improve all that we do. Accept feedback and work towards personal improvement. Engage in a healthy organizational culture through a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Work effectively to bring quality, safety, and security to all work at PNNL.

Maintain an understanding of the activities and work scope executed by the team. Follow established processes and procedures.

Build strong relationships with Designers, building engineers, design engineers, construction managers, project managers and management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Technical Institute Graduate (TIG) / AA or higher and 8 years of related experience -OR-

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of related experience required

Preferred Qualifications :

Extensive experience with Autodesk Revit to develop 3D building information models.

Experience & desire to provide leadership to others in transition to Revit, including Revit family and template creation and training.

Experience interfacing Revit with additional BIM software including clash detection.

BIM Management / Coordination experience and desire to focus significant effort on building this capability.

Experience with laser scanning and processing.

Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress.

Additional Information

U.S. Citizen, or Person who is currently in the U.S. or U.S. Territory with residency for the preceding 3 continuous years.

Testing Designated Position

This is not Testing Designated Position (TDP).

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and / or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates :

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance

• employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave
• surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan
• and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
• Research Associates excluded.
• Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $34.28 / Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $51.49 / Hr.

Salary : $34 - $51