Project Overview:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UPF will be built by 2025 for $6.5 billion and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 9-80 schedule with every other Friday off. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. The schedule on working Fridays is: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Position Summary:

Performs high level Control Systems engineering activities. Responsibilities will include the review of and input to P&ID’s, preparation of Logic diagrams, functional block diagrams, Instrument data sheets etc. Will also be responsible for preparation of specifications, material requisitions, data sheets and selection of instruments based on system application requirements and the review of vendor drawings to ensure proper interface and compliance with the technical requirements. Review of other discipline drawings and coordination with other disciplines will also be essential among this engineer’s duties. Prepares instrument index and I/O list using automated tools, vendor inputs and Bechtel inputs as applicable. Works under the direction of more senior engineers/EGS and may have more junior level engineers/drafters subordinates. Responsible to produce high level and conceptual drawings and documentation within the discipline in accordance with established conceptual design and scope. Conducts checking as required.

Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements, for the preparation of Control Systems design documents, specifications, material requisitions and system descriptions related to design tasks.

Achieves EPC-PI work process improvement and promotes continuous work process improvement. The Engineer shall champion non-proprietary electronic data interchange and integrate automation technology wherever practical. Must express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Demonstrate leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building, and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

Level 1: BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Electro-Mech engineering from an accredited institution with 6 years of relevant experience; or in lieu of the degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

Level 2: BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Electro-Mech engineering from an accredited institution with 9 years of relevant experience; or in lieu of the degree, 15 years of relevant experience.

This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain.

Candidate must be a US citizen.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to work site.

Minimum Qualifications:

Familiar with design of nuclear facilities.

Hands on Microsoft office programs and other computer programs. Extensive knowledge and application of Codes and Standards.

Excellent written and oral communication abilities along with effective presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Level 1: MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Electro-Mech engineering from an accredited institution with 4 years of relevant experience.

Level 1: MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Electro-Mech engineering from an accredited institution with 7 years of relevant experience.

PE Registration.

Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.