Cognizant System Engineer, Level IV

Akima, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking a Cognizant System Engineer, Level IV, to join their staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a government contractor focused on employing motivated and well-qualified personnel to advance Y-12's mission. While employed by AIS, employees will take day-to-day direction from Y-12 staff. AIS provides pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 18 years of age, and meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screens, and background investigations for Department of Energy clearance.

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.
2 or more years of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Pre-employment Drug Screen.
Medical Exam(s) may be required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy.
Must be a US citizen.
At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
System walkdowns, calibration & equipment test/inspection determinations, spare parts evaluations, & system turnover to owner support.