Chemical Engineer - Lithium Processing Facility (Mid Career)

DOE’s Office of Electricity; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid-career Chemical Engineer to support lithium processing operations. This role involves developing design packages, providing technical support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in chemical engineering and a strong understanding of safety evaluations and technical standards. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Plans

401(k)

Education Reimbursement

Onsite Facilities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in chemical engineering.
• Knowledge of DOE O 426.2A compliance and nuclear experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design packages and provide technical support.
• Participate in process design, including safety evaluations.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Technical Standards

Safety Evaluations

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Chemical Engineer - Lithium Processing Facility (Mid Career)

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Job Overview

The Y-12 National Security Complex is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support lithium processing operations. This role involves developing detailed design packages, providing technical support during procurement and field activities, troubleshooting, and performing assessments of plant systems. The engineer will prepare conceptual and detailed engineering deliverables, including cost estimates, design criteria, calculations, and specifications. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and field support are essential components of this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop detailed design packages and provide technical support during procurement and field activities.
2. Perform walkdowns and generate design documents for existing plant facilities.
3. Participate in process design, including flowsheet development, calculations, safety evaluations, and equipment sizing.
4. Support safety documentation, cost estimation, procurement, and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• DOE O 426.2A compliance, including nuclear experience, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of technical standards, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth, flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k), education reimbursement, onsite facilities, and more.

Additional Information

This position requires a Q clearance and may involve access to sensitive areas and participation in security programs. U.S. citizenship is required. The role is full-time, based in Oak Ridge, TN, with a seniority level of Associate.