Senior Process Engineer

CNS•Oak Ridge, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Technical Advisor will be responsible for managing complex, multi-discipline engineering issues as assigned by the Director. The position requires knowledge of the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise System. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive technical activities. Will demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented technical problems, determining program objectives and requirements, and developing standards and guides for diverse activities. The Sr. Technical Advisor performs work at a high level requiring advanced understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the engineering field. Implements company policies and makes recommendations on development of new policies. Coordinates with other Engineering leads and Design Agency partners to achieve Mission Engineering objectives. Shares own expertise for the good of the organization. Will also assist with development and coordination of the engineering weapon education program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree 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: Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience.
OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 10 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science and 7 years of relevant experience.
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).
Thorough knowledge of current Special Materials processes at Y-12 as well as future processing strategies.
Requires significant amounts of time in production environments.
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.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is Engineering
Experience in the Nuclear Weapon’s Complex from either the contractor, federal, or military perspective.
Demonstrated 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 technical personnel and management.
Candidate must be capable of performing technical assignments requiring originality and exhibit independence in utilizing engineering knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Managing complex, multi-discipline engineering issues as assigned by the Director.
Making decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive technical activities.
Demonstrating creativity, foresight, and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented technical problems, determining program objectives and requirements, and developing standards and guides for diverse activities.
Performing work at a high level requiring advanced understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the engineering field.
Implementing company policies and making recommendations on development of new policies.
Coordinating with other Engineering leads and Design Agency partners to achieve Mission Engineering objectives.
Sharing own expertise for the good of the organization.
Assisting with development and coordination of the engineering weapon education program.