Warehousing and Transportation Process Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k)

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a Warehousing and Transportation Process Engineer to support weapon materials handling and logistics within a production setting. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with warehousing and nuclear packaging teams.

Candidates should hold ABET-accredited engineering or related science degrees, with GPA requirements and opportunities for MS/PhD.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering or related science degree or higher.
• GPA requirements: 3.0+ for bachelor, 3.3+ for master, 3.5+ for PhD where applicable.
• Experience with warehouse/logistics and compliance with DOT/NRC packaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate as SME for weapon operation processes and related procedures.
• Ensure processes meet design agency and safety basis requirements.
• Lead start-up testing, readiness assessments, and implementation of new/changed weapon processes.
• Support warehousing/transportation and nuclear packaging operations in production environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Data-driven analysis

Problem solving

Complex assignments

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program or equivalent

MS in Engineering/Physical Science

PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Tools

SAP HANA

Job description

Career Opportunities: Warehousing and Transportation Process Engineer (19189)

Requisition ID19189-Posted08/31/2026-Engineering- Level of Experience (3) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

Location:Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Warehousing and Transportation Process Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Metal Cycle/T&S (51408904)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

Process Engineers function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on weapon operation processes and associated procedures. They perform duties and tasks that are vital to ensuring the reliability and integrity of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile.

Process Engineers ensure weapon operation processes comply with customer specifications and requirements, including Design Agency requirements and safety basis requirements. Process Engineers are responsible for achieving approval for readiness assessments on new processes, including supervision during the conduct of start-up plans and ensure tests are conducted as written. They develop, maintain, and lead implementation of new weapon processes and changes on existing weapon processes. Process Engineers perform process studies and evaluations and lead efforts to resolve technical issues that may impact production, quality, efficiency, capability, and capacity. They participate and advise in training to operations personnel and maintain process descriptions and work procedure documents. Position supports warehousing/transportation (supply chain) and nuclear packaging/unpackaging operations in a production environment that includes both traditional and modern processes.

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 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 or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. 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

• Demonstrate the ability to handle complex assignments and to have good oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to work in a production environment and be able to interact and communicate clearly with hourly employees as well as technical personnel and management.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., SAP HANA).
• Leading startup of new warehousing facilities for nuclear materials, including the design of compliant floor plans.
• Technical oversight for the safe movement and storage of nuclear materials, including the development and execution of handling procedures.
• DOT and NRC regulations and packaging compliance for Type A and Type B shipping containers.
• Proficiency in 49 CFR Subpart I (Class 7) requirements for Hazardous Materials Labeling.
• Data-driven performance analysis on warehousing activities such as: inventory accuracy for NMC&A, space utilization, and identifying bottlenecks in the logistics pipeline.

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.

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 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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.