P&ID Drafter / Designer / Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. GEM Technologies scores B on the Alion truth index.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a P&ID Drafter / Designer / Engineer to support our client in a 6-month contract role! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. The ideal candidate will have experience developing, modifying, and maintaining Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for complex industrial, manufacturing, or nuclear facilities. This position will support engineering design, equipment modifications, system upgrades, and configuration management activities while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
Responsibilities
Develop, revise, and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for mechanical, process, utility, and instrumentation systems.
Prepare and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or equivalent CAD software.
Interpret engineering specifications, process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
Incorporate engineering changes, field modifications, and redline markups into controlled drawings.
Perform field walkdowns to verify existing equipment configurations, piping arrangements, instrumentation, and system components.
Coordinate with mechanical, process, electrical, and instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineers to ensure drawing accuracy.
Develop and maintain piping layouts, equipment drawings, valve schedules, instrument identification, and associated technical documentation.
Support engineering design reviews, system modifications, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
Ensure drawings comply with applicable ASME, ANSI, ISA, and site-specific engineering standards.
Maintain drawing revisions, document control, and configuration management requirements.
Identify and resolve discrepancies between existing drawings, engineering specifications, and actual field conditions.
Support construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities by providing accurate engineering documentation.
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience - Associate's Degree for the Drafter/Designer role, if interested as an Engineer you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance - To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Experience developing, modifying, and maintaining P&IDs in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical processing, or nuclear environment.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar engineering design software.
Strong understanding of piping systems, valves, pumps, pressure vessels, instrumentation, and process equipment.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Experience incorporating engineering change requests, redlines, and as-built modifications into controlled drawings.
Knowledge of piping and instrumentation symbols, equipment identification, and applicable drafting standards.
Experience performing field walkdowns and verifying installed equipment configurations.
Familiarity with engineering document control, revision management, and configuration management.
Strong organizational, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.
Desired Skills
Experience supporting DOE, NRC, nuclear, uranium enrichment, or other highly regulated industrial facilities.
Knowledge of ASME B31.3, ANSI/ISA-5.1, and applicable engineering design standards.
Experience with process piping, industrial utilities, chemical processing systems, and instrumentation and controls.
Familiarity with engineering change control, configuration management, and quality assurance requirements.
Experience supporting facility modifications, equipment upgrades, construction, and commissioning.
Familiarity with nuclear safety, Conduct of Engineering, and applicable DOE requirements.
ABOUT GEM
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
Our philosophy - We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships - Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team - We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement - Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.