Career One Engineer

MSCCN; Oak Park (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellness initiatives

Mentorship program

Career development

Job summary

Career One in Oak Ridge, TN offers a CareerONE Engineer program designed to fast-track recent graduates into core engineering roles. Participants rotate through up to 3 engineering groups, gaining hands-on experience across disciplines.

The program emphasizes mentorship from seasoned engineers, technical workshops, and development seminars to build leadership and professional skills, with a clear path to a home department after completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science from ABET-accredited program.
• GPA requirements up to 4 years post-graduation; transcript required.
• DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through up to 3 engineering groups to gain broad technical experience.
• Receive mentorship from senior engineers and leaders.
• Participate in development seminars and workshops.
• Move to a home department after program completion.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

MS in Engineering/Physical Science

PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Job description

Location:Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Career One Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Career One (51384206)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

If you are close to graduation or have graduated in the past two years, consider applying for Y-12’s CareerONE, engineering rotation and development, Program. This program is specifically designed to fast-track the technical and professional development of new graduates.

This position involves temporary placement in, up to 3, different engineering groups within Mission Engineering at Y-12. Participants are given job tasks, rotational assignments, and special opportunities which allow the employee to gain Y-12 knowledge, cross-functional job experience, and valuable networking with the workforce and leadership. Each facet of an employee's development reinforces the technical competencies needed to operate and manage Y-12. This phase of the employee's technical development, which typically spans 1.5 years, allows the division to focus on expanding the employee's knowledge, skills, competencies, and interests. Following the completion of the CareerONE program, the employee will move to a home department for further growth and development.

Employees will have opportunities to participate in a wide range of technical and professional development seminars, workshops, and lectures on technical engineering topics and other areas of interest. The majority of workshops will be led by Engineering and Y-12 site subject matter experts.

Additionally, career and technical mentors are a key component of the program. Employees are able to draw from the career knowledge of seasoned employees to develop competencies and grow leadership capabilities. Previous CareerONE cohort members serve as mentors, offering new hires support and guidance over a one year phase of development. Experienced employees provide technical mentoring by supporting and guiding new employees during specific tasks, jobs, and project assignments. They demonstrate the how-to of a job.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science. (Advanced degrees require a technical undergraduate degree.)
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • Bachelor's degree minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • Master's degree minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • PhD minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Experience

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science. (Advanced degrees require a technical undergraduate degree.)
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • Bachelor's degree minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • Master's degree minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • PhD minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

• medical plan
• prescription drug plan
• vision plan
• dental plan
• employer matched 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• education reimbursement

Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.