Sr Engineer-Sr Staff Engineer (Technology Development)

United Cleanup Oak Ridge, LLC; Oak Ridge, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cleanup Oak Ridge, LLC is hiring a NGF SAL FT Professional for our Oak Ridge, TN site. You will support project teams by developing engineering calculations, specifications, scopes of work and design changes within their discipline while ensuring alignment with UCOR and OREM goals.

Requirements include a B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear or Environmental Engineering, 4+ years of engineering experience and a Professional Engineer license preferred; DOE-regulated environment experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Environmental or related Engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of engineering experience; Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience in a DOE-regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strategic alignment with UCOR’s and OREM’s goals.
• Assist in developing engineering products such as calculations, specifications, scopes of work, analyses, designs and design changes.
• Follow procedures in execution of day-to-day activities and maintain configuration management knowledge.
• Coordinate with Engineering Supervisors to ensure projects are scoped correctly and resources allocated.
• Maintain timely oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
• Identify, review and coordinate subcontractor/supplier submittals.

Skills

Project execution

Engineering analysis

Technical communication

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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NGF SAL FT Professionals

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2788

Classification Title:

Grade:

25-27 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2788

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Posting Date:

8/27/2026

Duties:

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS):

• Maintain strategic alignment with projects and focus on UCOR’s and OREM’s goals.
• May assist in the development of engineering products such as: calculations, specifications, scopes of work, analyses, designs and design changes, engineering reports, etc. within their engineering discipline commensurate with grade level.
• Follows procedures in execution of day-to-day activities and maintains a working level knowledge of configuration management.
• Expresses ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others.
• Coordinates with Engineering Supervisors to ensure projects are scoped correctly and adequate engineering resources are allocated for execution of design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Maintains communication with support groups around UCOR to ensure projects stay within alignment with specifications and requirements.
• May develop engineering products and provide expertise in the engineering discipline commensurate with grade level.
• Maintains timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
• Keeps proper engineering files andrecords.
• Identifies, reviews and coordinates subcontractor/supplier submittals.
• Understands and uses computer software and applications associated with engineering assignments.
• Complies with company’s safety awareness program, officeand/or field safety policies.
• Develops an understanding of therole ofeach functional area within the company.
• Conforms to company core values.
• Acts with integrity in all elements of responsibility.
• Expresses ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others.

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Environmental or related Engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university

Experience: 4+ years of experience required. Professional Engineer License preferred.

Experience executing projects in a DOE regulated environment preferred.

Relocation:

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered.

UCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran