Specialty Mechanical Engineer, Level IV

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to design and procure custom equipment for DOE projects at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, and Pantex in Amarillo, TX. You will lead build-to-print packaging, perform advanced analyses, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements include 10+ years in design of custom equipment, a Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET-accredited), and DOE clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing custom mechanical equipment.
• 15–20 years total engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited school.
• Active DOE Q clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Create design and procurement documents for specialty equipment and first-of-a-kind systems.
• Perform machine design calculations, including FEM, structural and heat transfer analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop build-to-print packages and procurement specs.
• Lead multi-discipline teams spanning mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping and welding.

Skills

Machine design

3D CAD (Creo/SolidWorks)

Team leadership

Procurement documents

FEM analysis

Heat transfer analysis

Structural analysis

Seismic analysis

Technical writing

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

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 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

• Specialty Mechanical Engineers in the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization are responsible for creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc.). Engineering design tasks may include
  • a) Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment;
  • b) Development of procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets;
  • c) performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).
• Position requires a commitment of 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday with core working hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position will be full-time. No travel is expected for this position.
• Preferred experience for this position includes:
  • a) Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment);
  • b) Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards;
  • c) Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment;
  • d) Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.;
  • e) Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts;
  • f) Producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages including fabrication drawings, fabrication specifications, procurement documents, calculations, etc.;
  • g) Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.
• 15-20 years of total experience
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Active DOE Q clearance or ability to get one is required.

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.

Job ID

2026-25079

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.