System Engineer-Technical Authority

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a System Engineer-Technical Authority to support the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This fully onsite role requires a U.S.

citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. You will coordinate configuration management, assess system health and performance, and take technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance, performing troubleshooting and design-change evaluations with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science from an ABET-accredited program in the United States.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates configuration management activities for assigned systems.
• Assesses system health and performance; provides technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance.
• Performs troubleshooting and improvement activities; evaluates design changes and safety bases.
• Applies system and equipment expertise to resolve issues with related disciplines.
• Includes system walkdowns, calibration & equipment tests, spare parts evaluations, and system turnover.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science from ABET-accredited program in the United States

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Job description

Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a System Engineer-Technical Authority to support our clients at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Where You’ll Work

The Y12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, TN, plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. Y-12 provides manufacturing, technical, and scientific expertise to produce components, subassemblies, and quality evaluations to sustain a U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce the threat from weapons of mass destruction; supply nuclear material to the Naval Reactors Program; and provide solutions to other emerging national security challenges. Y-12 has developed state-of-the-art capabilities in three core areas: nuclear technology and materials, security and consequence management, and manufacturing and technical services. Y-12 lends its specialized expertise to other federal agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, state and local governments, and private-sector companies. Projects at Y-12 include providing protective equipment to soldiers in combat, training National Guard units for radiological emergencies, and creating machining platforms that improve production and efficiency. Learn more about Y12 visit: https://www.y12.doe.gov/

About The Role

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, coordinates configuration management activities, assesses system health and performance, and provides overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s).
• Prepares configuration control/design change packages for tasks; evaluates the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities.
• Performs troubleshooting and improvement activities.
• Applies the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.
• Other responsibilities include:
• System walkdowns.
• Calibration & equipment test/inspection determinations.
• Spare parts evaluations.
• System turnover to owner support.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States and 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

Location/Work Arrangement

• This position is a fully onsite position at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Typical work schedule will be Mon.-Thur. 10-hour days (4/10 schedule).

Benefits

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Eeo

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

Typical work schedule will be Mon.-Thur. 10-hour days (4/10 schedule).