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1mo ago

HVAC Mechanical Engineer

GEM Technology Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

1mo ago Closed

$65 - $80/hr Contract Design Engineering Engineering Field Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 20, 2026).

Job Description

Contract HVAC Mechanical Engineer role focused on research, design, fabrication, and installation of HVAC mechanical equipment for large system replacements and facility renovations at ORNL.

Responsibilities

Research, design, fabricate, and install HVAC mechanical equipment aligned with client requirements
Provide design consultation for HVAC system and equipment across a range of project types
Survey sites prior to fitting heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems
Plan placement of pipework, ducts, and control panels
Install HVAC components
Complete quality checks to confirm systems operate efficiently and safely

Requirements

5+ years of experience with HVAC systems and Mechanical Engineering
Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or HVAC systems
Experience with large system HVAC replacements and facility renovations
Bachelor’s Degree in HVAC Systems or Mechanical Engineering
US citizenship status: Yes/No

General scope

Prepare detailed scopes and cost estimates for HVAC system and facility renovation projects at ORNL
Support on-site work activities tied to surveying, planning, and installation tasks
Communicate findings professionally and may need to present outcomes to the lab director

Work arrangement

Hybrid schedule based in Oak Ridge, TN 37830
On site for at least a few days each week
Possibility of some work from home hours

Job type and compensation

Job types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Salary range: $65 - $80 per hour
Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour

Education

Associate (required)

Experience

HVAC design: 5 years (required)
Mechanical engineering: 5 years (required)
Facility Renovations: 5 years (required)
Mechanical design/drafting: 5 years (required)

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1mo ago

Structural Engineer

Y12 Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

1mo ago Closed

Full time Civil Engineer Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 18, 2026).

Job Description

The Structural Engineer position supports the creation of high-quality structural engineering design packages and provides on-site construction support in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Onsite Location

Oak Ridge, TN (onsite)

Role Summary

In this role, you will contribute to structural engineering deliverables by preparing accurate design documents and supporting implementation during construction. The work includes collaboration on conceptual engineering outputs and routine walkdowns of existing facilities to support design development and provide on-site assistance to construction personnel.

Responsibilities

Develop structural engineering design packages, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, and provide field support during construction to help ensure proper implementation.
Collaborate with other structural engineers to produce conceptual engineering deliverables such as scopes/statements of work, design criteria, man-hour estimates, and bills of material.
Perform walkdowns of existing facilities to support development of accurate design documents and to provide on-site support to construction teams.

Minimum Requirements

Education and experience option: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program in the United States (EAC Accreditation Commission) or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, under the Washington Accord, or from ABET’s list of substantially equivalent programs, and 2 years of relevant experience.
Alternative education paths: Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a Ph.D. in Civil or Structural Engineering.
GPA requirement: Minimum GPA requirements up to 4 years post-graduation at the time of offer, confirmed by transcript:
- 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA for a Bachelor’s degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for a Master’s degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for a PhD
Meet requirements of DOE O 426.2A, including either:
- Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major with 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience, or
- A DOE O 426.2A alternative pathway.
Interim restrictions apply to newly hired personnel: duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities will not be assigned while meeting applicable DOE O 426.2A conditions.
Security clearance: Requires a Q clearance; qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status, and you must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
This position may require entry into Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which includes successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position 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.

Technologies

STAAD.Pro
Tekla Tedds
Microstation drafting software
Revit drafting software

Benefits

Meaningful work supporting 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

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain a PE license after meeting required work experience
Experience with structural design using STAAD.Pro and Tekla Tedds
Experience with Microstation drafting software
Experience with Revit drafting software
Familiarity with consensus design codes and standards

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities supporting 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

Why Y-12

Support for a healthy balance between home, work, and community
Flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while meeting business needs
Benefits designed to improve the quality of employees’ lives
Onsite workout facilities and onsite cafeterias
Opportunities to build a career that lasts a lifetime

Additional Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements.
Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum must meet the requirements in the job leveling charts for the level they are hired into.
If a range of career levels is posted, internal applicants already in one of the career levels will be considered at their current career level.
Internal applicants currently in a lower career level will move to the lowest posted career level.

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1mo ago

Industrial Microwave Engineer

Patriot Talent Solutions Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

1mo ago Closed

$180k - $220k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Ansys Computational Electromagnetics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 1, 2026).

Job Description

Patriot Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Industrial Microwave Engineer for an onsite, full-time role in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This position centers on designing, developing, and optimizing high‑power microwave heating systems and the electromagnetic components that support industrial processing environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize industrial microwave heating systems used in production and processing environments.
Create microwave system design documents, calculations, reports, and engineering drawings.
Design and support high‑power microwave components.
Engineer solutions for operation in vacuum, pressurized, corrosive, and other challenging industrial environments.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for project stakeholders, procurement teams, and multidisciplinary engineering groups.
Develop basis of design documentation and scopes of work.
Prepare equipment specifications for microwave generators, applicators, plasma suppression systems, arcing prevention equipment, and supporting systems.
Perform microwave engineering calculations and technical analyses.
Ensure technical accuracy and alignment with project design criteria.
Apply appropriate engineering procedures, design standards, guidelines, and tools.
Support equipment selection, project budgets, schedules, and vendor coordination.
Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to achieve project objectives.
Support refurbishment, modernization, and upgrades of existing industrial facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 4 years of microwave design experience in industrial heating, high‑power RF, or related applications.
Experience using network analyzers to characterize component performance, validate modeling results, and troubleshoot microwave systems.
Knowledge of industrial microwave heating systems, applicator technologies, electromagnetic systems, and microwave engineering calculations.
Ansys HFSS
COMSOL
ADS
IcePak
Similar modeling tools
Understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems, including 120 VAC and 480 VAC applications.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to obtain and maintain required site access credentials or security badges.
U.S. citizenship required.

Technologies

Ansys HFSS
COMSOL
ADS
IcePak

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Competitive Total Compensation Package

Location and Work Arrangement

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week

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1mo ago

Senior Process Engineer

Y12 Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

1mo ago Closed

Full time Senior Engineering Technical Lead

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 23, 2026).

Job Description

This senior process engineering and technical advisory role at Y12 is tasked with guiding complex, multi-disciplinary engineering efforts within the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise System. Based onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the position requires authoritative decision making, the development of standards and guides, and close coordination with engineering leads to advance Mission Engineering objectives.

Responsibilities

Oversee complex, cross-disciplinary engineering issues as assigned by the Director, ensuring alignment with program objectives and safety standards.
Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have significant impact on broad technical activities.
Apply creativity and mature technical judgment to anticipate and resolve unprecedented problems, define program objectives and requirements, and develop engineering standards and guides for diverse activities.
Perform work at a high level, applying advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts within the engineering domain.
Implement company policies and contribute to the development of new policies as appropriate.
Coordinate with other engineering leads and Design Agency partners to achieve Mission Engineering objectives.
Share expertise for the good of the organization and support the engineering education program as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or substantially equivalent as documented by ABET; minimum 12 years of relevant work experience.
Master of Science in Engineering or Physical Science with 10 years of relevant experience.
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering or Physical Science with 7 years of relevant experience.
In addition, the candidate must meet DOE O 426.2A requirements, including pathways such as a Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major with 2 years of job-related experience and 1 year of nuclear experience, or other DOE O 426.2A alternatives. Experience under DOE 426.2A can be satisfied after employment; initially, new hires will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.
Thorough knowledge of current Special Materials processes at Y-12 and familiarity with future processing strategies.
Significant time spent in production environments.
Advanced degree in engineering.
Experience in the Nuclear Weapons Complex from a contractor, federal, or military perspective.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex assignments with strong oral and written communication skills; willing to work in a production environment and interact with technical personnel and management.
Capability to perform technical assignments requiring originality and independent use of engineering knowledge and experience.

Benefits

Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Onsite workout facilities
Onsite cafeterias
Flexible work arrangements / work-life balance

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would move to the level corresponding to their current status.
Requires a DOE Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 CFR Part 712), which may include a counterintelligence evaluation and possibly a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 CFR Part 709, requiring completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

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1mo ago

QA Engineer (NQA-1)

System One Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

1mo ago Closed

Full time ASME Engineering NRC

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 20, 2026).

Job Description

QA Engineer (NQA-1) based in Oak Ridge, TN will drive ASME NQA-1 compliance for nuclear facilities, build robust QA programs, lead audits, and manage CAPA.

Responsibilities

Ensure that engineering, procurement, dedication and qualification, and manufacturing activities meet ASME NQA-1 requirements for items and services supplied to nuclear facilities.
Develop, implement, and maintain an NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program.
Review project deliverables, procurement requisitions, and quality verification documents to confirm alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and perform internal and external vendor audits as an NQA-1 auditor.
Identify, evaluate, and track nonconforming items or processes, and develop or maintain corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure adherence to nuclear quality frameworks such as 10CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR21.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent military experience. Degree not required for candidates with 5+ years of NQA-1 experience.
2 to 5+ years of experience in NQA-1 Quality Assurance.
Willingness to pursue Lead Auditor certification (preferred but not required).
Deep knowledge of NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, and industry standards such as EPRI and IEEE.
Strong technical writing, collaboration, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Occasional travel for audits and surveys.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Spending accounts
Life insurance
Voluntary plans
401(k) plan

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2mo ago

Structural Engineer

Amentum Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

2mo ago Closed

$70k - $126k/yr Full time Civil Engineering Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 14, 2026).

Job Description

The Structural Engineer will design and specify calculations, drawings, and construction documents for steel, concrete, and masonry structures using both standard and advanced analysis methods, including finite element analysis. This is a hybrid/remote role based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with access to an Oak Ridge office as needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in the design phase by developing calculations using established methods and advanced analysis tools, including finite element analysis software.
Produce design drawings for structural systems constructed from steel, concrete, and masonry.
Prepare construction specifications for structural projects.
Perform essential functions such as intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting; lifting up to 20 lbs; potential travel; working near construction equipment and potentially hazardous conditions; and exposure to dust, gas or fumes, noise, temperature, or humidity; possible work at heights.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet government customer requirements and applicable regulations.
B.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
3 to 12 years of post-education experience.
Ability to follow and implement established quality procedures and ensure work is procedurally compliant.
Experience designing with steel, concrete, and masonry, with emphasis on seismic design.
Experience applying local and national codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE.
Competence in using finite element software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn new software as needed for project success.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where requirements may evolve during projects.
Proficient in working and communicating in a digital environment.

Technologies

FEA software
Microsoft Office
BIM

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Work Location

This position supports remote or hybrid work with an emphasis on Oak Ridge, TN. For employees within 50 miles of the Oak Ridge office, hybrid arrangements require in-office presence at least 50% of the week. For those located beyond 50 miles, a remote arrangement with quarterly travel to the Oak Ridge office is available. For hybrid and remote work, a secured U.S. location approved by the company must be maintained.

Essential Functions

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting up to 20 lbs; longest distance carried about 50 feet.
Hand manipulation for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine motor tasks; both hands may be used.
Occasional overhead and below-shoulder work to handle supplies and drawings.
No foot controls required.
Must remain alert and capable of adapting to onsite and field environments.

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2mo ago

Senior Structural Engineer

Amentum Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

2mo ago Closed

$105k - $170k/yr Full time Senior BIM Civil Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 14, 2026).

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support projects in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The role centers on design calculations, drawings, and specifications for steel, concrete, and masonry structures, employing both standard practices and advanced analysis methods such as finite element analysis. This hybrid position offers an in-office option in Oak Ridge with remote work flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure programs that benefit communities across the United States.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design process by developing design calculations using standard and advanced analysis techniques (FEA software), and by producing design drawings and construction specifications for steel, concrete, and masonry structures.
Engage with new design challenges and expand professional skills while supporting the development of infrastructure that benefits communities nationwide.

Requirements

Sole US citizenship required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations
B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
12+ years of post-education experience
Ability to follow and implement established quality procedures and ensure procedural compliance
Design experience with steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design
Experience implementing local and national codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI and ASCE
Ability to use finite element software
Competence using Microsoft Office
Ability to learn new software as necessary for project success
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where requirements may evolve throughout projects

Technologies

Finite element analysis (FEA) software
Microsoft Office
BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Work Location

This position offers remote/hybrid work with a preference for full-time work in Oak Ridge, TN
If you are within 50 miles of Oak Ridge, hybrid work requires in-office presence at least 50% of the week
If you are outside of 50 miles, remote work is available with quarterly travel to the Oak Ridge office
For hybrid and remote arrangements, a secured location within the United States approved by the company is required

Essential Functions

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting with lifting limited to 20 lbs
Longest distance carried: 50 feet
Hand manipulation required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation
Right and/or left hand use; occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder or below the shoulder for supplies
No foot controls necessary; must remain alert

Compensation Details

Salary: USD 105,000 - 170,000 per year

The posted compensation range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation may vary based on factors including responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and relevant laws.

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2mo ago

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

GEM Technology Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

2mo ago Closed

$140k - $170k/yr Contract Electrical Engineering Automation Control Systems

3mo ago

CAD Design Engineer - ITER [CATIA]

GEM Technology Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN

3mo ago Closed

$110k - $130k/yr Contract 3D CAD CAD Catia V5

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