Telecommunications Drafter (Telecommunications Professional 1)

What You Will Do

Use your network infrastructure drafting expertise to support national security and cutting-edge scientific research!

At Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Telecommunication Services group (NIE-TS) in the Network, Infrastructure, and Engineering Division is seeking an experienced Telecommunication Drafter / AutoCAD Operator (Telecommunications Professional I) to work with telecommunications designs on outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) telecommunications infrastructure.

In this position, you will use your deep knowledge of AutoCAD, drafting standards, A/E design, and telecommunications to draft all aspects of a campus data/telecommunications infrastructure environment-and challenge yourself with new and exciting technologies to master. The NIE-TS team designs and manages the design, drafting, and bidding of all voice/data network infrastructure over the 43 square mile campus of Los Alamos National Laboratory.

You will have the opportunity to hone your telecommunications drafting skills in our diverse environment of business, scientific, research, and high-security facilities.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare detailed telecommunications drawings for internal LANL customers under the direction of multiple telecommunications designers.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the CAD drawing library according to company standards (file names, directories, drawing types, scans, etc.)
• Report status and interface with telecommunications designers regarding project timelines.
• Help improve and maintain current quality assurance process and improve overall product quality.
• Communicating with design team staff and customers over phone, email, and Teams.
• Managing time effectively while working on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Performing quality checks on plan design drawings

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of the architectural/engineering/construction (AEC) design/bid/build process.
• Ability to set up and manage CAD drafting and plan preparation standards
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter.

Education/Experience: Position requires an Associate’s Degree and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with other LANL departments to coordinate drafting requirements for complex A/E projects.
• Experience reading architectural/engineering plans, telecommunications drawings, and floor plans including familiarity with telecom projects detailing outdoor equipment, indoor building layouts, communications rooms, and grounding/electrical diagrams

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM. with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite will be periodically required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

COVID Vaccine:

The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees, on-site contractors, and on-site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on-site, those teleworking, and all new hires.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time