Electrical Engineering Technician (Design), Level IV

Akima; Oak Ridge, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking Engineering and related professionals to support the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX. Positions are on AIS payroll but receive direction from Y-12 staff, with pay and benefits provided by AIS.

Qualified candidates must be a US citizen, 18+, and able to obtain DOE clearance. Some roles require field work, with minimal travel and a 4/10 schedule in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in a technical field with 10–15 years of related experience, or high school diploma with 20+ years; may lead other technicians.
• Ability to obtain a Q-clearance.
• Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution and industrial control systems.
• Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A.

Responsibilities

• 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 required in radiological contaminated areas.
• Little to no travel (<5%).
• Typical work schedule Mon.-Thu. 10-hour days (4/10).

Skills

Leadership ability

Field engineering coordination

Safety conscious

Education

Associates degree or higher in a technical field

High school diploma with 20+ years of related experience

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Electrical CAD tools

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.

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

Responsibilities

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

• Drafting in Bently 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 an 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 radiological 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 10 to 15 years of related experience or high school diploma and 20+ years of relevant experience. Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in technical specialty. Individuals in this group may lead other technicians by planning and providing work direction. Recognized as an expert in their field.
• The ability to obtain a Q-clearance will be required.
• Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution and industrial control systems
• Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A

Special Requirements

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy and 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.
• 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.

Job ID

2026-25130

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.