Electrical Engineer, Level IV

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) seeks an Electrical Engineer for on-site support at DOE facilities, including Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN and Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX. Role involves design reviews, project support, and technical documentation. US citizen, able to obtain DOE Q clearance, and meet pre-employment requirements.

BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years experience preferred. On-site work and access to sensitive sites are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance and pass pre-employment requirements.
• DOE Q clearance preferred and WSAP considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Design reviews and recovery for existing site infrastructure and new construction projects.
• Mainline power and facility electrical systems focus (480V and below); electronics a minor focus.
• Create technical specifications and formal design documentation; perform field visits and vendor research.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering duties include:

• Design reviews and recovery for existing site infrastructure and new construction projects with a variety of technical problems of wide scope and complexity.
• Designs will focus on mainline power and facility/building electrical systems (480V and below); electronics will be a minor focus and infrequent.
• Design project duties include, as a minimum:
  • Field visits to gain information on existing electrical system configuration.
  • Internet and vendor research for existing and proposed system information.
  • Technical reference materials research for system data.
  • Discipline specific calculations.
  • Development of technical specifications.
  • Formal documentation of design specific information.
  • Technical drawing details, constructability/operability review.
  • Considerations for maintenance inspections and access of the system.
  • Technical correspondence with subject matter experts in order to provide a quality design product.
• Provide on-site evaluations and design recovery for existing systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (industrial power background), with at least five years of experience.
• Ability to obtain Q clearance required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOE Q Clearance
• DOE Q Clearance preferred
• 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 may require 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.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25384

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.