Subcontract Tecnical Representative - Electrical

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an experienced Subcontract Tecnical Representative - Electrical to support our subcontract formation and construction oversight. The role requires evaluating drawings and specifications, guiding subcontractor work, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and quality standards.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (8+ years within construction/engineering roles), strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Alternate qualification: 8+ years of education and/or relevant construction experience (Field/Construction Engineer, Subcontract Technical Representative or Electrical Craft Professional).
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage documentation and interfaces in construction management.
• Knowledge of electrical discipline including conduit installation, terminations, testing and code compliance inspections.
• Knowledge of nuclear construction, ASME, NQA-1, electrical power distribution and ICC Electrical Inspector Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supports subcontract formation process during bid phase and provides support to construction projects.
• Provides technical/programmatic guidance on complex construction management tasks.
• Reviews drawings, specifications and subcontract conditions for adequacy.
• Oversees construction work for compliance with drawings and specs.
• Performs constructability reviews and maintains relationships with Construction Managers and Project Managers.
• Prepares procedures, subcontract packages, statements of work and technical documents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

8+ years of education and/or relevant experience

Job description

Career Opportunities: Subcontract Tecnical Representative - Electrical (20353)

Requisition ID20353-Posted09/17/2026-Construction- Level of Experience (2) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Subcontract Tecnical Representative - Electrical
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Subcontracts Management (50206531)
Job Specialty: Construction Subcontract Tech

What You'll Do

Supports the subcontract formation process and Subcontracts Administrator (SA) during the bid process. Provides support to construction projects and technical oversight for subcontractors. Provides technical/programmatic guidance on multiple and complex construction management tasks. Makes decisions regarding installation methods independently and works with the Construction Manager (CM) and SA. Completes assigned tasks under minimal supervision and technical direction. Reviews and interprets drawings, specifications, and subcontract conditions to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction. Oversees construction work for compliance with drawings and specifications. Performs constructability reviews during design preparation and execution. Maintains direct relationship with the CMs/Construction Superintendent and the responsible Project Manager (PM) to execute the scope of work.

Provides technical support in all phases of construction execution team formation and project execution, testing/inspection, and closeout. Maintains records of installed quantities and completed construction work. Prepares progress reports, conducts progress meetings with subcontractors, and keeps supervisors, Project/Construction/Facility Management informed of assigned work and maintains a direct relationship with Project Engineering. Participates in obtaining all required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site. Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met. Establishes and maintains a document file, and generates a daily activity and weekly summary reports. Assists in the preparation of procedures, subcontract packages, statement of work and technical documents. Prepares purchase requisitions for materials and services. Transmits completed files to SA, as necessary, upon work completion.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• OR 8 ormore years of education and/or relevant experience (such as a Field/Construction Engineer, Subcontract Technical Representative or Electrical Craft Professional) may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Must be able to write Technical Evaluations and experience in writing Statements of Work documents for subcontract packages. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Safety, Environmental, Transportation, and Management in meeting project objectives.
• Must have effective oral/written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management.
• Must have excellent organizational skills to manage all documentation and interfaces associated with effective construction management. Knowledge of single or multi-discipline construction operations and processes is required. Knowledge of organized Construction Labor and Building Trades experience is essential.
• Electrical discipline (conduit/hanger installation, terminations, testing, code compliance inspections) experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of nuclear construction, ASME, NQA-1, electrical power distribution and high/low voltage systems and International Code Council (ICC) Electrical Inspector Certification or equal.
• In addition, experience using Construction processes and procedures is preferred.
• Experience in relevant construction employment on DOE/DOD projects is preferred.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability