Senior​/Principal Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Building Information Modeling, Hybrid

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

* Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

* Extraordinary co-workers

* Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

* Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

* Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

* Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an individual whose responsibility is to perform technical work to support Facilities Management & Engineering organization. Responsible for maintaining critical building, systems and infrastructure drawings, databases and diagrams. Works in a peer relationship with planning, space, Architects and engineering personnel to support engineering, operations and maintenance projects. Applies multi-discipline engineering systems expertise as well as relevant technical knowledge as it pertains to design, drafting, information gathering and systems interpretation.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

* Utilize 3D modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD) to create, organize, and maintain multidisciplinary BIM models.

* Convert existing 2D CADD drawings to 3D BIM models, applying BIM standards, templates, and workflows.

* Develop and maintain digital construction content such as Revit families, templates, and detail components.

* Modify and improve existing building, systems, and infrastructure drawings; incorporate as-built info via redlines or LiDAR.

* Manage drawing requests from Architecture/Engineering firms or Operations Engineers; create and maintain project folders using drawing management software.

* Receive and organize drawings at project closeout; update models and drawings; identify and retrieve missing files.

* Conduct field walks to gather data, perform studies and calculations, and prepare original layouts and sketches.

* Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and customers to interpret design concepts and define detailed drawing requirements.

* Perform quality assurance checks to ensure drawings comply with standards, specifications, and contracts.

* Execute work using Maximo service requests to track and complete tasks.

* Apply configuration management principles to maintain drawing management and centralized space management assignments.

* Provide daily support to Operations teams for projects, outages, arc-flash, and engineering assessments.

* Update information database systems and related IT applications.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary Range

$74,700 - $144,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

* High school diploma plus three (3) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

* Experience in the following:

* Revit,

* AutoCAD

* Drawing management.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

* Two-year degree in like field plus five (5) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

* Experience with some or all the following software platforms Autodesk Construction Cloud, Project Wise, Autodesk Vault and Bluebeam software.

* Ability to support multidisciplinary model coordination and perform basic clash detection.

* Commitment to learning new software, tools, workflows, and responsibilities while supporting department and Lab-wide initiatives.

* Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple and competing assignments.

* Skilled in teamwork and self-management; enables others working in the process to do their work effectively.

* Experience using Microsoft Office programs.

About Our Team

The Sandia CADD/BIM department delivers comprehensive management of Facilities Engineering building and systems records. Our team specializes in both 2D CADD and 3D BIM software technologies, ensuring accurate and efficient documentation. Additionally, we employ advanced Light Imaging Detection and…