Project Engineer, Level III

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) seeks experienced Project Engineers to support the Department of Energy programs at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX. You will work on project engineering, design, and coordination across multiple disciplines and ensure nuclear quality compliance.

Successful candidates will be AIS employees, with day-to-day direction from Y-12 staff, and benefits provided by AIS.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical discipline from ABET-accredited school with 10+ years of direct experience, or MA/MS with 10+ years of experience.
• DOE Q clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering support and coordination for Commercial, Infrastructure, Production Modernization, and/or Production Stockpile projects.
• Assist in planning, design, and implementation of new machine tools and infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide technical integration and leadership to multi-disciplined engineering teams and ensure NQA-1 requirements for nuclear facilities.

Skills

Project engineering

NQA-1 experience

Technical leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

MS degree (preferred)

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 U.S. 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

• Subcontractor will provide Project Engineering support and coordination for various projects across one but not limited to:
• Commercial, Infrastructure, Production Modernization, and/or Production Stockpile projects.
• Subcontractor will also provide Project Engineering support necessary to complete planning, design and implementation of new machine tools and/or infrastructure upgrades.
• Subcontractor will provide technical integration, leadership, guidance, and direction to other multi-disciplined engineering teams as requested for high profile plant initiatives and will appropriately apply ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) requirements for work in nuclear facilities; plan and direct the engineering activities on projects; establish detailed project design scope, budgets, and schedules; professionally coordinate engineering efforts with Production, Maintenance, Project Management, Construction, Startup, and Project Controls personnel; and review project engineering progress against approved schedules and take corrective action when required.
• The nature of many of these large expense-funded Production capability initiatives are such they fall outside the conventional capital projects organization, need near‑term attention, and require the coordination and integration of technical resources both internal and external to the ME organization. The Project Engineering group does not have the resources internally, nor are resources available full time from other avenues to complete this work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited school in a technical discipline, plus 10 years or more of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 10 plus years of experience.
• DOE Q clearance is preferred.

Special Requirements

• 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

2026-25390

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.

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.