Engineer III-Staff Engineer (Cognizant System Engineer)

Classification Title:

Engineer III-Staff Engineer (Cognizant System Engineer)

Grade:

24-26 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2727

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Organization:

TES

Department:

TWPC Engineering

Project Assignment:

Posting Date:

5/27/2026

Closing Date:

06/30/2026 (or until filled)

Duties:

This position will be a mechanical Engineering heavy role that provides support to the Transuranic Waste Processing Center. This facility is responsible for processing various waste streams to ensure compliant shipment of waste for offsite, long-term disposal. The Engineer will provide oversight and support that ensures their system is keeping the workers safe while also supporting the operational requirements of the facility. 

A successful candidate will be required to:

The ideal candidate will have experience with systems engineering (preferably ventilation systems), Safety Basis experience (TSR, DSA, SER), and working knowledge of system health analysis.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS):

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Education: BS in an appropriate engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university

Experience: 2+ years of experience required. Minimum 1 year experience in the Nuclear Industry.

 (EIT) certificate or PE preferred.

Relocation:

☐ YES

☒ NO

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered.

TO APPLY:

External Applicants (i.e., non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting.

For Internal Applicants, go to the UCOR internal web site: UCOR Career Center

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UCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran