Senior Process Engineer

Jobtailor; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a senior process engineering leader to direct the design, analysis, and documentation of nuclear and chemical systems for DOE facilities. You will lead projects from concept through detailed design, review critical calculations, and prepare PFDs, P&IDs, and data sheets in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemical Engineering (ABET) with 15+ years of experience, a PE license, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• B.S. Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 15+ years in process engineering within industrial, nuclear, or government facilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required; no dual citizenship.
• PE license required and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with regulated environments and quality programs.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership in the design, analysis, and documentation of nuclear and chemical process systems.
• Lead and independently execute process engineering design activities.
• Review, approve complex process engineering calculations.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, process equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Apply engineering judgment to resolve regulatory issues and ensure compliance with DOE requirements and nuclear safety.
• Interface with safety, operations, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; support project planning and execution strategies.
• Interface with clients, project management, and stakeholders as a senior technical contributor.

Skills

Process Design

Nuclear Safety

PE License

DOE Projects

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Regulated Environments

PFD Development

P&ID Development

Quality Programs

Analytical Skills

Education

ABET-accredited BS Chemical Engineering

ABET-accredited MS Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Engineering Calculations Software

Job description

• Provide senior-level technical leadership in the design, analysis, and documentation of nuclear and chemical process systems
• Support projects from conceptual development through detailed design and execution of DOE and nuclear facility projects
• Lead and independently execute process engineering design activities
• Perform, review, and approve complex process engineering calculations
• Develop and review engineering calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, process equipment specifications and data sheets, technical reports, and formal design documentation
• Apply engineering judgment to resolve complex technical and regulatory issues
• Ensure compliance with DOE requirements, nuclear safety expectations, and quality procedures
• Support design reviews, readiness activities, and technical evaluations
• Interface with safety, operations, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines
• Serve as technical lead or subject matter expert within multidisciplinary project teams
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers and designers
• Support project planning, scope development, and execution strategies
• Interface with clients, project management, and stakeholders as a senior technical contributor
• Support procurement, construction, startup, and operational readiness activities
• Review vendor submittals and technical documentation
• Support troubleshooting, design changes, and configuration control processes
• Work in a primarily office-based secure engineering environment, with possible hybrid or remote work by prior agreement
• Attend site visits as required

Requirements

• B.S. Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 15+ years in process engineering roles within industrial, nuclear, or government facilities
• U.S. Citizenship required; no dual citizenship
• Demonstrated experience performing and approving formal process engineering calculations
• Strong background in process system and equipment specification
• Experience working within regulated environments and structured engineering procedures
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to pass pre-employment background investigation and drug screening
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to work overtime or outside normal hours as needed
• Professional appearance appropriate for a customer-facing engineering environment
• Travel required: less than 10%
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionallyVision correctable to 20/20
• Ability to read and use computer-aided design software effectively
• Prior nuclear, DOE, or high-hazard facility design experience preferred
• Experience with nuclear material or uranium processing systems preferred
• Experience working under a formal quality program (ISO 9001, NQA 1) preferred
• Experience managing or reviewing the work of other engineers or designers preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in process engineering design, analysis, and documentation within nuclear and chemical systems, ensuring compliance with DOE requirements and safety standards. Capable of providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Process Engineering Design
• Nuclear Safety Compliance
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Formal Process Engineering Calculations
• Regulated Environment Experience

Hard Skills

• Process System Specification
• Engineering Calculations
• PFD Development
• P&ID Development
• Technical Report Writing
• Computer-Aided Design Software
• Process Equipment Specifications
• Troubleshooting
• Configuration Control
• Quality Program Experience

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Nuclear Facility Design
• DOE Projects
• High-Hazard Facility Experience
• ISO 9001
• NQA 1
• Uranium Processing Systems
• Industrial Process Engineering
• Government Facilities