Mechanical Cognizant Systems Engineer/Technical Authority

Edgewater Technical AssociatesOak Ridge, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex. As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, the selected candidate will perform the following tasks: Coordinate configuration management activities, assess system health and performance, and provide overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities. Work in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s). Prepare configuration control/design change packages for tasks; evaluate the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities; and perform troubleshooting and improvement activities. Apply the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.

Requirements

  • ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
  • A minimum of 10 years direct experience
  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
  • United States Citizenship
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred knowledge in one of the following: manufacturing process equipment, industrial mechanical equipment, or facility related mechanical systems
  • Active Q clearance preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate configuration management activities
  • Assess system health and performance
  • Provide overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities
  • Work in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s)
  • Prepare configuration control/design change packages for tasks
  • Evaluate the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities
  • Perform troubleshooting and improvement activities
  • Apply the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines

Benefits

  • highly competitive salaries
  • employee benefit packages
  • multiple individual and family benefit options
  • paid time off
  • medical
  • dental
  • life
  • vision
  • disability insurance
  • pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions
  • 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1
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