Structural Engineer

Y-12 in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Structural Engineer to support detailed structural design work for plant facilities, including evaluations, seismic analyses, equipment anchorage, and field technical support. This role also includes coordination with integrated project teams and oversight of outside engineering firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high quality detailed design packages
• Provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement designs
• Deliver technical expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant facilities
• Prepare conceptual engineering deliverables, including cost-estimating bills of material and man-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and design engineering deliverables
• Work cooperatively as a team member of an integrated project team, or serve as a technical lead for multi-discipline tasks with routine input to system engineers and other plant customers
• Conduct walkdowns in existing plant facilities to generate design documents and support craft personnel in the field
• Provide self-performed technical solutions for difficult problems using established engineering practices, codes, and standards
• Perform building evaluations and modifications
• Conduct seismic analyses and rehab work
• Oversee outside engineering firms
• Support machine installations

Design, Documentation, and Calculations

• Develop structural drawings (plans, sections, and details) across materials of construction including concrete, steel, masonry, cold-formed steel, and timber
• Perform structural calculations
• Complete equipment anchorage design work
• Prepare reports
• Drafting work and/or oversight of drafting
• Prepare construction specifications, generally as general notes on drawings
• Provide input and expertise using consensus design codes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET-accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET; or an MS in Engineering/Physical Science; or a Ph.D. in Engineering/Physical Science
• Meet minimum GPA requirements up to four years post-graduation at time of offer and confirm via transcript (3.0/4.0 for Bachelor’s, 3.3 for Master’s, 3.5 for Ph.D.)
• Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
• Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
• Successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation is required, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination for entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712)
• May be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants
• Job offer acceptance requires passing a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation
• Employees may be required to receive and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter
• All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification

Preferred Qualifications

• A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required

Tools and Technologies

• STAAD Pro
• GT STRUDL

Benefits

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance supported through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Medical plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Vision plan
• Dental plan
• Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Education reimbursement
• Onsite workout facilities
• Onsite cafeterias

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Location

Oak Ridge, TN (onsite)

Additional Notes

• Minimum education and experience for the lowest career level are listed under Minimum Job Requirements; candidates hired above the minimum must meet requirements in the job leveling charts for the career level.
• If a range of career levels is posted, internal applicants align to their current career level.
• Successful candidates hired into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and Human Reliability Program participation may require DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• CNS is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.