Project Engineer

GEM; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Project Engineer to support our federal client in a full-time, on-site role. Candidates must hold an active or recently active DOE Q clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance.

The position involves planning, design through turnover, and collaboration with contractors and cross-functional teams to deliver critical plant systems while maintaining safety and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, and Architecture from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent
• 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably on construction or industrial projects
• U.S. citizenship due to federal nature of work
• Active or recently active DOE Q clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance
• Project engineering or project management experience
• Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical engineering background
• Experience with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with quality programs, testing activities, and configuration management

Responsibilities

• Plan and design through construction, testing, and final turnover
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver critical systems and infrastructure
• Partner with contractors, vendors, and suppliers for design, procurement, construction and startup
• Develop engineering documentation and support quality and configuration management
• Assist with integrated testing, monitor progress and budgets
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with requirements

Skills

Project engineering

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Contractor/vendor coordination

Quality processes

Budget tracking

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering/Construction/Architecture degree

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support our client in a direct role! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. To be considered, you must have an Active or very recently active DOE "Q" Clearance or DoD "Top Secret" Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design through construction, testing, and final turnover.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help deliver critical systems and infrastructure support.
• Partner with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to support the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and startup of new and existing plant systems.
• Develop engineering documentation, support quality and configuration management activities, participate in field walkdowns.
• Assist with integrated testing efforts, monitor project progress and budgets.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with program requirements.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, and Architecture from an ABET-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably supporting construction or industrial projects.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must have an Active or very recently active DOE "Q" Clearance or DoD "Top Secret" Clearance.
• Project engineering or project management experience.
• Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering background.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with quality programs, testing activities, and configuration management processes.

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.