Electrical Engineering Technician (Design), Level IV

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A contracting firm seeks an Electrical Designer to support the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. The ideal candidate has a degree in a technical field and significant experience, including proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and knowledge of low/medium voltage power distribution. Responsibilities include drafting technical diagrams and collaborating with electrical engineers. Opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in technical specialty.
• Recognized as an expert in the field.

Responsibilities

• Draft one-line diagrams and wiring diagrams.
• Work on installation details and conduit/cable schedules.
• Support construction and operational activities related to design.

Skills

Drafting in Bentley MicroStation

Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution

Experience with NFPA 70

Preparing data sheets and specifications

Ability to work with electrical engineers

Q Clearance

Education

Associates or higher degree in technical field

High school diploma with 20+ years experience

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

Services are required for an Electrical Designer to work in the Y-12 Division Managed Design Engineering Field Design Support group. Responsibilities/skills include:

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.
• Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution and industrial control systems.
• Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A.
• 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. The ability to obtain a Q‑clearance will be required. 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.
• Ability to obtain Q Clearance.
• 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

2026-21715

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.