Civil Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This full-time role requires a U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain a government clearance.

You will develop detailed design packages, provide field technical support during construction, and troubleshoot plant facilities as part of an integrated project team or as a technical lead across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited school.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance.
• Experience developing detailed engineering design packages for industrial facilities.
• Experience with procurement and field technical support.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes and standards.
• Experience with stormwater management and drainage design.
• Experience with roadway design, site development, grading and drainage.
• Soil evaluation and geotechnical considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality detailed design packages.
• Provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement designs.
• Provide expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant facilities.
• Work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task.
• Perform walk-downs.

Skills

Civil design

Stormwater design

Geotechnical considerations

Field engineering

Technical lead

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Walkdowns

Engineering calculations

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering degree

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality detailed design packages.

• Provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs.

• Provide expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant facilities.

• Work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and will routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers.

• Perform walk-downs.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with a minimum of 5 years experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Demonstrated experience developing detailed engineering design packages for industrial, manufacturing, or other complex facility environments.

• Experience providing engineering procurement support and field technical support through design implementation and construction.

• Strong knowledge and practical application of civil engineering principles, theories, practices, codes, and standards.

• Experience developing designs and modifications for stormwater management and storm drainage systems.

• Experience with roadway design, site development, grading, drainage, and related civil infrastructure.

• Knowledge of soil evaluation and geotechnical considerations affecting civil engineering designs.

• Ability to perform technical assessments, troubleshooting, and evaluations of existing plant facilities and infrastructure.

• Experience conducting facility walkdowns and field investigations to gather design information, verify existing conditions, and support engineering documentation.

• Ability to provide field engineering support to construction and craft personnel during implementation of designs.

• Demonstrated ability to independently develop technical solutions to complex civil engineering problems using established engineering practices.

• Working knowledge of applicable consensus design codes, industry standards, and engineering requirements.

• Experience providing technical oversight and coordination of outside engineering firms and contractors.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary project team.

• Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead for multidisciplinary engineering tasks and coordinate activities across engineering disciplines.

• Experience providing technical input and engineering support to system engineers, project teams, operations, and other facility customers.

• Ability to develop technically accurate, constructible, and high-quality engineering design documentation.

• Ability and willingness to perform field work and facility walkdowns in an active production/industrial environment.

Desired Skills

• Active DOE "Q" Clearance, desired.

• CAD drafting experience is preferred, but not required.

About the Site

The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award‑winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi‑disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in‑office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non‑profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.