Job Description
Interested in making an impact on clean energy initiatives? Grow your career at Framatome!
Framatome is a major global leader in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the international nuclear fleet. Offering a full range of reactor services requires an unparalleled passion and sense of purpose connected to our company’s mission and vision.
Essential to Framatome’s mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience that support us in providing competitive, reliable, and safe nuclear power plants. Our commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive total rewards package. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits and take part in innovative projects and development opportunities.
Framatome is seeking a Drafter for our office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prepares drawings and sketches using 2D and 3D CAD software and appropriate design criteria and technical manuals. Performs layout and design work and utilizes theoretical and practical engineering knowledge. Works closely with engineers to ensure coordination of designs.
Under mentoring and supervision, responsible for providing technical support and advice in analyzing and evaluating plant or field systems, equipment and programs. Provides resolution to technical or engineering-related problems. Reviews progress and updates management, as needed.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare 2D/3D models and design drawings including concrete outlines, structural steel, equipment layout, piping and piping supports and other miscellaneous power plant drawings in support of the Installed Base Business group.
- Plans and conducts routine technical or engineering related assignments within project guidelines and procedures.
- Work interactively with customers and clients to develop strong relationships.
- Work interactively with engineers/designers to gather information for input into creating 2D/3D Models and CAD drawings
- Ability to meet schedule and task needs for the assigned work for the team.
- Support preparation of materials for presentations to internal and external customers, and regulators.
Travel: Occasional/sporadic
Required Experience
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity:
- High school diploma or equivalent with completed coursework in drafting and CAD
The following may be used to differentiate candidates who apply for this position:
- CAD proficiency utilizing AutoCAD or Microstation software.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- Strong planning, communication and organization skills including ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels or staff and management.
- Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- 3D proficiency utilizing AutoCad, Microstation, SolidWorks or equivalent.
- Demonstrated capability in coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines.
- Previous nuclear or fossil power plant experience.
- 2 years utilizing BOTH AutoCAD and Microstation
Our total rewards package
The range of base salary for the position is between $22 – $27 per hour, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:
Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.