Smart 3D Designer

Overview

ENERCON’s Federal Services Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) group is seeking a 3D Designer who can apply strong technical creativity to challenging engineering work. In this position, you will build advanced 3D models and precise design drawings that help support design and upgrade work for DOE facilities.

This position may be based in one of the following locations: Kennewick, WA; Naperville, IL (Chicago Area); Overland Park, KS; Kennesaw, GA (Atlanta Area); Fort Worth, TX; Aiken, SC; or Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Create high-accuracy 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for facility layouts, system changes, and new equipment concepts.
• Produce supporting deliverables such as P&IDs, PFDs, HVAC layouts, CE&I diagrams, model integrations across multiple disciplines, piping isometrics, single-line diagrams, and related support drawings.
• Assist engineering teams with design work for FOAK nuclear and industrial equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, shielded enclosures, and remotely operated mechanical systems.
• Work with engineers to interpret ideas, solve design problems, and improve layouts across mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C, and process disciplines.
• Contribute to facility and process improvement efforts that support safer operations, DOE cleanup activities, and SMR program requirements.
• Check your own drawings and models carefully to catch issues early and maintain accuracy and quality.
• Review the work of peers and provide useful feedback; guide and support junior drafters and designers when needed.
• Maintain red-line records such as ECNs and FCNs, and ensure work follows internal and client standards.
• Balance creative design thinking with safety expectations, engineering fundamentals, and DOE/NRC design criteria.
• Deliver work to schedule and support project execution with dependable design outputs.
• Travel occasionally for short site visits or to secure facility credentials.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree plus at least 6 years of experience, or a high school diploma plus at least 10 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of design experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of SmartPlant 3D, Smart 3D, or Octave Forte 3D.
• Strong interest in mechanical, piping, equipment, or facility design, particularly for complex or FOAK systems.
• Working understanding of engineering discipline practices and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes, standards, and criteria.
• Ability to quickly learn new design tools and adapt to changing project requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Employment is subject to passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screening, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews in line with company and client policies.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. emphasizes a culture centered on excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Benefits may be available for this role, and candidates can review the company’s benefit information for more details.

The stated pay range is an estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some roles may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states, and compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements.

All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Working Conditions

This role is listed as a full-time position with remote flexibility, though it may also be based in one of several U.S. office locations.