Engineer III-Staff Engineer (Cognizant System Engineer) at UCOR

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Ventilation Systems, Safety Basis, System Health Analysis, Technical Troubleshooting, Configuration Control, Engineering Design Change, Technical Writing, Project Management

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Classification Title: Engineer III-Staff Engineer (Cognizant System Engineer) Grade: 24-26 (depending on experience) Requisition No.: 2727 Number of Positions: 1 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Organization: TES Department: TWPC Engineering Project Assignment: Posting Date: 5/27/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2026 (or until filled) Duties: This position will be a mechanical Engineering heavy role that provides support to the Transuranic Waste Processing Center. This facility is responsible for processing various waste streams to ensure compliant shipment of waste for offsite, long-term disposal. The Engineer will provide oversight and support that ensures their system is keeping the workers safe while also supporting the operational requirements of the facility. A successful candidate will be required to: * Perform engineering activities within the scope of their engineering discipline and provide written documentation supporting design decisions. * Effectively interface with various departments including Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations. * Provide technical field leadership support to troubleshoot and solve equipment malfunctions. * Perform modifications/evaluations of existing or new systems, perform routine inspections for adherence to applicable codes, engineering design change processes, and configuration control. The ideal candidate will have experience with systems engineering (preferably ventilation systems), Safety Basis experience (TSR, DSA, SER), and working knowledge of system health analysis. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS): * Prepares engineering products such as: calculations, specifications, scopes of work, analyses, designs and design changes, and engineering reports within the discipline. * May be assigned as Project Engineer, Discipline Engineer, System Engineer, or Cognizant System Engineer. * Follows procedures in the development of engineering products. * May develop engineering products and provide expertise in the engineering discipline commensurate with grade level. * May provide technical support in the areas of operations, maintenance, inspections and tests, and configuration management for assigned systems and components. * Maintains timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities. * Keeps proper engineering files and records. * Applies industry codes and standards in development of engineering products commensurate with grade level. * Understands and uses computer software and applications associated with engineering assignments. * Complies with company’s safety awareness program, office and/or field safety policies. * Develops an understanding of the role of each functional area within the company. * Conforms to company core values. * Acts with integrity in all elements of responsibility. * Expresses ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others. Job-Related Qualifications Required: Education: BS in an appropriate engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university Experience: 2+ years of experience required. Minimum 1 year experience in the Nuclear Industry. (EIT) certificate or PE preferred. Relocation: ☐ YES ☒ NO UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles. NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991. NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered. TO APPLY: External Applicants (i.e., non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment [https://ucor.com/employment] to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting. For Internal Applicants, go to the UCOR internal web site: UCOR Career Center [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkforcenow.adp.com%2Fmascsr%2Fdefault%2Fmdf%2Frecruitment%2Frecruitment.html%3Fcid%3D0f546362-99e6-45e8-98df-00e4b37ec519&data=05%7C02%7CAllison.Lloyd%40orcc.doe.gov%7C33258a1cac184ba7605808ddd52a68c9%7C608ac2ea8edf4f00b054370d08dfa72d%7C0%7C0%7C638901100357885443%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OAHpXjjDWwotPC%2BOACbEBgp%2BJbUA7m9iKjFJPMYltYQ%3D&reserved=0] For best results, you may need to use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome as your Internet browser. UCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering support and oversight for the Transuranic Waste Processing Center to ensure worker safety and operational compliance. Responsibilities include preparing engineering products, performing system modifications, and providing technical field leadership for equipment malfunctions.