Mechanical Engineer, Level IV

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Y-12 and Pantex programs. You will estimate, specify, design and support procurement and construction of critical equipment such as gloveboxes, furnaces, high vacuum systems, and metal casting/machining equipment.

Requirements include an ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience, a PE is preferred, and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Pre-employment drug screen and medical examinations may be required.
• WSAP program clearance awareness if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Estimating, specifying, designing, procurement and construction support of specialty and first of a kind equipment.
• Create design concepts using Pro/Engineer (CREO) CAD software and topology optimization.
• Lead multi-discipline machine design efforts and produce build-to-print fabrication packages; CREO experience preferred.
• Shift 06:00–16:30, Monday–Thursday; no travel expected.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO CAD

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

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

Mechanical Engineer: Hours will be 06:00 - 16:30, Monday through Thursday. No travel is expected for this position.

Major Equipment Mechanical engineer support includes:

• Estimating, specifying, designing, procurement and construction support of specialty and first of a kind equipment such as gloveboxes, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment.
• Create design concepts using Pro/Engineer (CREO) CAD software and topology optimization software as appropriate.
• Experience leading multi-discipline machine design efforts and producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages is preferred as well as CREO parametric experience.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and minimum 10 years of experience.
• A Professional Engineer license is preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• 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.

Job ID

2026-25383
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.