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System Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: ENG- System Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: ADO System ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What Youll Do

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems you will work closely with operations and maintenance to ensure assigned equipment and systems operate safely and reliably to meet Mission deliverables. You will work with the Design Authority Representative and the Configuration Management organization to maintain configuration control and compliance to site standards applicable codes and DOE orders.

Responsibilities includebut are not limited to:

Maintain system availability to meet mission deliverables as the Technical Point of Contact with Equipment Owner and skilled labor.
Maintain the Configuration Management program for your assigned equipment.
Develop long term equipment health strategies with Equipment Owner and Reliability Engineering.
Develop a working knowledge of the facilitys operation and the existing condition of the assigned system.
Ensuring documents related to the system are complete accurate and up-to-date including SDDs technical drawings diagrams and procedures for surveillance testing and maintenance.
Involvement in the design review and approval of changes affecting/impacting system design operation and maintenance.
Interface with Projects for new equipment installations and similar projects.
Continuously evaluating systems for improvement opportunities.

Skill Sets include but are not limited to:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact across multiple organizations and various job levels ranging from upper management to skilled labor.
Adapting quickly to changing field conditions and/or plant wide priorities.
Ability to balance multiple assignments of various size and complexity.
Leading change and improvement initiatives.
Broad based understanding of operation and troubleshooting of mechanical electrical chemical and/or computer equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Reference DOE Order 420.1C Facility Safety Chapter V. Cognizant System Engineer Program

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
Onsite work schedule is required for this position

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science 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 AND. 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 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

Typical experience could range from two to fifteen plus years.
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience with engineering design criteria and standards.
Frequent use and application of technical standards principles theories concepts and techniques.
Understanding of Conduct of Engineering Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.
The ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures design drawings and requirements and facility systems structures and components.
Able to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management.

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 and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered on an exception basis to come across laterally based on the applicants education and experience and the scope of work being performed in the role.

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 with a security clearance are also 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.

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