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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://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist.

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

Assist in the development and maintenance of Sandia drawings, templates, and standards, or adapt ours to meet customer required formats

Create new schematic drawings from scratch or make the necessary changes to existing drawings

Read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals or documents or create entire new ones

Work closely with project managers, project engineers and other CADD technicians to receive instructions, guidance, and resolve design issues

Calculate material quantities to inform cost estimates

Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$88,900 - $171,900

*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 or more years of experience using AutoCAD® or other equivalent computer aided design software to create, modify, and coordinate engineering drawings for civil, electrical, communications (Fiber), network, mechanical, or structural systems

Experience with architectural/engineering CAD fields like electrical, mechanical, architectural, or pre-engineered specialty security components

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent

Demonstrated experience contributing to complete plan set based on the scope of work involved

Experience drafting building structures, electronic wiring diagrams, power distribution systems, security vehicle barriers, HVAC systems, site development/grading; and experience creating construction/fabrication documents like engineering design drawings and technical specifications

Proven experience in physical security system Design, Testing, and Engineering

Possess a strong dedication to positive teaming dynamic, strong written and verbal skills, detail oriented with a keen focus on customer service

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment

About Our Team:

CA Site Security Systems is comprised of the Physical Security and Technical Security teams. Physical Security is responsible for security design attributes for construction, security locks and hardware, VTR testing and approvals, security perimeters, barriers, gates, turnstiles, and signage throughout the site. Technical Security designs, installs, tests and repairs automated access controls, security alarms, and related hardware. We are a team of security professionals who deliver integrated technical systems of security solutions across the site to protect information, personnel, and national security assets.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions:

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

• Close proximity to first-tier universities, Silicon Valley companies, and other top research laboratories and facilities
• Access to California’s finest public and private schools
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