Sr Engineer-Sr Staff Engineer at UCOR

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Design, Power Distribution Systems, AutoCAD, SKM, Maximo, Technical Writing, Field Walk-downs, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Project Scheduling, Configuration Management, Engineering Calculations, Regulatory Standards Compliance

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Classification Title: Sr Eng-Sr Staff Engineer (Electrical) Grade: 25-27 (depending on experience) Requisition No.: 2717 Number of Positions: 1 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Organization: TES Department: Waste & Nuc Ops Engineering Project Assignment: Nuclear Operations Posting Date: 5/8/2026 Closing Date: 5/31/2026 or until filled Duties: POSITION SUMMARY: Be a part of one of Knoxville’s top places to work. This position is for an Electrical Engineer to support our waste & nuclear operations missions. This position will focus on being a key player within a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting Department of Energy cleanup work. A successful candidate shall have strong organizational and teamwork skills, be a proven problem-solver, with a figure it out mind set. They will perform technical electrical designs, temporary power designs, and perform field walk-downs with project stakeholders to gather the necessary information to perform these designs. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares engineering products such as calculations, specifications, scopes of work, analyses, designs/ design changes, and engineering reports. * Understands and uses computer software and applications associated with engineering assignments. (AutoCAD, SKM, VAULT, Maximo) * Follows procedures in the development of engineering products. * 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. * Complies with company’s safety awareness program, office and/or field safety policies. * Acts with integrity in all elements of responsibility. * Expresses ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others. * Perform field walkdowns with electrical craft and support personnel. * Maintains liaison with design and drafting groups. * Prepares, reviews and approves drawings as required. * Advises the status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems. * Ensures quality, quantity and completeness of the assigned engineering tasks. * Plans and schedules engineering efforts associated with assigned project.. * Continually upgrades technical knowledge and capabilities and pursue additional coursework and training to further develop skillset. * Complies with company’s safety awareness program, office and/or field safety policies. JOB KNOWLEDGE: * The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical power distribution systems, system design, field work implementation, as well as modifications to existing infrastructure. * A fundamental understanding of instrumentation and control systems is preferred but not required. * Technical knowledge of engineering systems and electrical interfaces, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods, and fieldwork implementation of design. * Software knowledge: SKM, AutoCAD, Maximo, Microsoft Office. * Ability to obtain Q-Clearance. * Good knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular within electrical engineering discipline. * Effective communicator. Education: BS in an appropriate engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university Experience: 4+ years of experience required. FE (EIT) certificate 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

Perform technical electrical and temporary power designs to support Department of Energy cleanup work. Responsibilities include preparing engineering products, conducting field walk-downs, and maintaining technical reports and records.