Electrical Engineering Technician (Design), Level III

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Job summary

A leading government contractor is seeking skilled Engineering support personnel for the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. The role includes draft designs, collaborate with engineers, and compliance with strict security clearance requirements. Candidates should have an associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, with knowledge of industrial control systems preferred. The job offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive workplace focused on innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of related experience required.
• Advanced knowledge in area of expertise needed.
• Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Y-12 Division Managed Design Engineering Field Design Support group.
• Drafting electrical diagrams, installation details, and more.
• Collaborate with engineers and CAD drafters for design outputs.

Skills

Low and medium voltage power distribution

Industrial control systems

Drafting in Bentley MicroStation

Education

Associates or higher degree in a technical field

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. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

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.

Responsibilities

This position will support the Y-12 Division Managed Design Engineering Field Design Support group.

• Drafting in Bentley MicroStation: One-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting/power plans, installation details, Instrumentation and Controls Diagrams, conduit/cable schedules, fire alarm and communication drawings
• Preparing data sheets, specifications, and walkdown reports
• Work in concert with electrical engineers and other CAD drafters from the same work group
• Must be able to support construction and operational activities related to design outputs. Field walkdowns will be required sometimes in radiologically contaminated areas.
• Little to no (<5%) travel is expected.
• Typical work schedule will be Mon.-Thur. 10-hour days (4/10 schedule)

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 6-10 years of related experience or high school diploma and 13-19 years of relevant experience. Requires advanced knowledge and understanding in area of expertise and associated equipment, processes, or systems.
• DOE Q Clearance Preferred
• Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution and industrial control systems
• Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A

Special Requirements:

• 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.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position 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.

Job ID

2026-21714

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.