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Drafter/Designer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC
Carlsbad, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Drafter/Designer opportunity in Carlsbad, NM to support the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Work Location: On-Site at WIPP

Per Diem Is Available For Those Who Qualify.

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Position Overview

The Designer will be responsible for producing, updating and maintaining site facility and infrastructure baseline design, essential and panel drawings in concert with engineers in accordance with site policies, procedures and standards. Will work with a small but dedicated drafting team to ensure that quality site and project deliverables are produced to support our customer’s critical mission set. Must be able to demonstrate technical flexibility in the course of executing duties in both design and as-built roles.

Duties

  • Create 2D/3D/BIM drawings using external references and survey data while coordinating various disciplines.
  • Complete 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and other AutoDesk software in conformance with requirements, applicable codes and design criteria.
  • Work closely with other designers/engineers to coordinate space configuration changes and engineering discipline designs.
  • Produce, update and maintain design and baseline drawings following established professional practices, codes, standards and procedures while incorporating redline changes and coordinating revision releases.
  • Communicate with site customer, project managers and engineering personnel.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.

Preferred Requirements

  • Previous WIPP Project Experience

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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