What are the responsibilities and job description for the Y-12 Chemical/Process Design Engineer position at Y-12 National Security Complex?
Location:Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Y-12 Chemical/Process Design Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Design Engineering (50513326)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
All Design Engineers will be responsible for developing high quality detailed design packages, providing engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and providing expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant systems. Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material andman-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and title II engineering deliverables including preparation of calculations and analyses, construction specifications & drawings, and equipment specifications. Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and will routinely provide input to System Engineers and other plant customers. Design Engineer will routinely perform walk-downs in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.
Chemical design engineering support includes participation in designs ranging from scope definition, feasibility and conceptual studies, and preliminary/detailed designs. Tasks include flowsheet development (block diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs), analyses and calculations, reports/studies, SSC grading, SDD preparation, safety basis documentation support andevaluation, equipment sizing and arrangements, cost estimates, procurement document preparation and support, and testing support.
- 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 Chemical 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 0 years of relevant experience
- OR a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA and 0 years of relevant experience
- OR a PhD in Chemical Engineeringwith a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA and 0 years of relevant experience
- 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
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative)
- DOE 426.2 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 426.2)
- 7 years relevant experience
- A Professional Engineering License (PE)
- Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
- Demonstrated technical capabilities, leadership, and work ethic
- Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
- Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
- Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
- Good written and oral communications skills