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This role requires a versatile, broad-based Architectural or Structural Designer/Drafter who can develop facility design and installation projects within the National Ignition Facility and Photon Sciences Directorate (NIF&PS), either independently or in collaboration with engineers from various disciplines. North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy.

Job Title: Designer Drafter – Architectural (NWS 00889)North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day directions from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS. This position supports the National Ignition Facility (NIF), which is the world's largest and most energetic laser facility ever built. NIF is also the most precise and reproducible laser as well as the largest optical instrument. The giant laser has nearly 40,000 optics, which precisely guide, reflect, amplify, and focus 192 laser beams onto a fusion target about the size of a pencil eraser.The National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate has an opening for qualified Architectural Designer/Drafter. Successful candidates must have moderate to high ability in past design projects and positions, being able to demonstrate from conception to completion of medium to large scale or complex projects. This role requires a versatile, broad-based Architectural or Structural Designer/Drafter who can develop facility design and installation projects within the National Ignition Facility and Photon Sciences Directorate (NIF&PS), either independently or in collaboration with engineers from various disciplines.NIF is a state-of-the art, one-of-a-kind facility that requires fast-paced, highly skilled, and trained employees. NIF is seeking to enhance its core staff with people who can lead future architectural/structural design and engineering efforts as NIF continues its scientific journey through operations in its experimental facility. These architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems require technical skills to work on sophisticated designs.  NIF provides the scientific community with an unprecedented capability for studying materials at extreme pressures, temperatures, and densities, and it is supported by a wide variety of support facilities. You will be responsible for providing technical design/drafting support for new facility systems to build new or reconfigured labs and other facility spaces, as well as maintenance, operations, repairs, and upgrades to existing systems. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work on the entire lifecycle of Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and other facility systems. This position may require the successful candidate to have the flexibility to work overtime to accomplish goals. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments. The successful candidate is required to give a presentation that demonstrates essential and required duties and skills, knowledge, and abilities. This presentation is required at the time of the interview.Essential Duties - Provide Drafting/Design support for moderately complex to complex facility design and installation of new facility systems as well as maintenance, operations, repairs, and upgrades of existing systems. - Contribute to the design of moderately complex to complex projects from the conceptual phase through construction oversight, including interior and exterior design based on customer requirements and vision. - Utilize broadly defined engineering concepts, practices, codes, and procedures including development of drawings, visualizations, and presentations. - Update drawings provided by architects and engineers within multiple design and CAD tools. - Interact with multi-discipline internal team of architects, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers for design and construction. - Participate in performing field inspections, measurements, and calculations. - Perform other duties as assigned.Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - AS degree in Architectural, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. - Working knowledge of commercial architectural, mechanical, electrical and facility system design and understanding of engineering principles. - Willingness to learn procedures, work control, and/or configuration management. - Applied knowledge and experience with relevant moderately complex to complex mechanical and architectural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within commercial industry. - Proficient knowledge and experience using Revit and AutoCAD. - Willingness to work effectively in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment, which includes working with architects, engineers, technicians, and other designers and recommending solutions to a diverse range of issues. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Develop complex architectural, mechanical and electrical designs and attend informal and formal design reviews. - Provide technical input on tasks and projects and participate in internal technical/advisory committees. - Proficient knowledge and expertise with architectural, mechanical, electrical and facility systems, including in-depth knowledge of standards and applicable building codes. - Intent to pursue a California certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), or a Licensed Architect. - Intent to pursue Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certification. - Experience with NFPA, SMACNA, and other industrial facility codes.Special Requirements Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required. Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Subcontractor. Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. 
 North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance. 
 North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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