Architectural Engineer, Level II

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to national security and innovation! As part of a dynamic team, you'll engage in vital architectural projects that ensure the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on significant government contracts while contributing to a mission that supports both local communities and national interests. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, you'll find your place in a company that values diversity and excellence. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

Excellent Retirement Options

Qualifications

• ABET accredited engineering degree with 5-9 years of experience.
• Professional licensure in TN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work and provide architectural layouts and designs.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team and lead design flow.

Skills

Architectural Design

Project Management

CAD Software

Building Codes Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Project Management Software

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff employed directly by the security complex. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Architect duties include:

• Field work, taking measurements, providing floor plans and equipment layouts, performing code checks for egress or other issues, providing their own CAD drawings, specifying paint and finishes, detailing windows and flashing, roofing, doors and hardware, security features, building cladding and project coordination.
• Architect must be able to work as part of a multi-discipline team, sometimes taking the lead for layouts and design flow.
• Architect may be asked to provide labor estimates, bills of materials, or project planning efforts.
• Architect will report to a mission manager in charge of multiple projects, so work will be variable and could have several assignments concurrently.
• Architect must successfully be able to milestone project schedule commitment dates and budgets while providing quality documents.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited engineering Bachelor’s degree with 5-9 years of experience or a MS with 5-9 years of experience.
• Professional licensure in TN is preferred.
• Experience must be with A/E Project work with an emphasis on industrial design and building maintenance.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy and would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post- offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.

Job ID

2025-17147
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.