Architectural Engineer, Level II

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier government contractor, Akima Infrastructure Services, is seeking an Architect to support the Department of Energy's projects at Y-12 National Security Complex. Ideal candidates will possess an ABET accredited engineering degree and extensive project management experience, contributing to national security initiatives in a dynamic and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in A/E Project work with emphasis on industrial design.
• Professional licensure in Tennessee is preferred.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork including taking measurements and generating CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team and lead layout designs.
• Manage project schedules and budgets while ensuring quality output.

Skills

Project Planning

Code Compliance

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

ABET accredited engineering Bachelor’s degree

Master's Degree

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.