System Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) seeks a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority to ensure safe, reliable operation of assigned systems in support of mission deliverables. You will coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Design Authority, and Configuration Management to uphold configuration controls and codes.

Responsibilities include maintaining system availability, managing configuration, developing health strategies with Owners and Reliability Engineering, and ensuring up-to-date

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• Minimum GPA requirements: 3.0/4.0 for Bachelor, 3.3 for Master, 3.5 for PhD.
• DOE O 426.2A experience or equivalent; US citizenship and security clearance.
• Ability to navigate DoE regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems.
• Maintain configuration management and ensure compliance with site standards.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and design authority on system changes.
• Develop equipment health strategies with Owners and Reliability Engineering.
• Ensure technical documents (SDDs, drawings, procedures) are current.
• Interface with projects for new equipment installations and upgrades.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaborates across organizations

Change management

Problem solving

Technical literacy

Education

B.S. in Engineering (ABET accredited)

M.S. in Engineering/Physical Science

Ph.D. in Engineering/Physical Science

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, you will work closely with operations and maintenance to ensure assigned equipment and systems operate safely and reliably to meet Mission deliverables. You will work with the Design Authority Representative and the Configuration Management organization to maintain configuration control and compliance to site standards, applicable codes and DOE orders.

Responsibilities includebut are not limited to:

• Maintain system availability to meet mission deliverables as the Technical Point of Contact with Equipment Owner and skilled labor.
• Maintain the Configuration Management program for your assigned equipment.
• Develop long term equipment health strategies with Equipment Owner and Reliability Engineering.
• Develop a working knowledge of the facility’s operation and the existing condition of the assigned system.
• Ensuring documents related to the system are complete, accurate, and up-to-date, including SDDs, technical drawings, diagrams, and procedures for surveillance, testing, and maintenance.
• Involvement in the design, review, and approval of changes affecting/impacting system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Interface with Projects for new equipment installations and similar projects.
• Continuously evaluating systems for improvement opportunities.

Skill Sets include but are not limited to:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact across multiple organizations and various job levels ranging from upper management to skilled labor.
• Adapting quickly to changing field conditions and/or plant wide priorities.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments of various size and complexity.
• Leading change and improvement initiatives.
• Broad based understanding of operation and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or computer equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Reference DOE Order 420.1C Facility Safety, Chapter V. Cognizant System Engineer Program

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
• Onsite work schedule is required for this position
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.(Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Typical experience could range from two to fifteen plus years.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with engineering design criteria and standards.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.
• The ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures, design drawings and requirements, and facility systems, structures, and components.
• Able to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management.

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, and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered, on an exception basis, to come across laterally based on the applicant's education and experience, and the scope of work being performed in the role.

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.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

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 with a security clearance are also 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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.