System Engineer to support our clients at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Where You'll Work:

The Y12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, TN, plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Security Enterprise. Y-12 provides manufacturing, technical, and scientific expertise to produce components, subassemblies, and quality evaluations to sustain a U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce the threat from weapons of mass destruction; supply nuclear material to the Naval Reactors Program; and provide solutions to other emerging national security challenges. Y-12 has developed state-of-the-art capabilities in three core areas: nuclear technology and materials, security and consequence management, and manufacturing and technical services. Y-12 lends its specialized expertise to other federal agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, state and local governments, and private-sector companies. Projects at Y-12 include providing protective equipment to soldiers in combat, training National Guard units for radiological emergencies, and creating machining platforms that improve production and efficiency.

Learn more about Y12 visit: https://www.y12.doe.gov/

About the Role:

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, the subcontractor will do the following: coordinate configuration management activities, assess system health and performance, and provide overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

• Works in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s).
• Prepare configuration control/design change packages for tasks.
• Evaluates the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities.
• Performs troubleshooting and improvement activities.
• Applies the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.
• Electrical positions requires knowledge of electrical systems with a preferred knowledge in one of the following:
  • Manufacturing process equipment.
  • Industrial electrical equipment.
  • Facility related electrical systems.
  • Electromagnetics.
  • Electrostatic discharge.
  • And/or lightning protection.
• Mechanical positions require knowledge of electro-mechanical systems with a preferred knowledge in one of the following:
  • Manufacturing process equipment.
  • Industrial mechanical equipment.
  • Facility related mechanical systems.

Requirements:

• ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years direct experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Typical work schedule will be Mon.-Thur. 10-hour days (4/10 schedule).

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.