Sr Engineer-Sr Staff Engineer (Technology Development)

Classification Title:

Sr Engineer-Sr Staff Engineer

Grade:

25-27 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2788

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN 

Organization:

Engineering

Department:

Technology Development

Project Assignment:

Posting Date:

8/27/2026

Closing Date:

9/30/2026 (or until filled)

Duties:

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS):

• Maintain strategic alignment with projects and focus on UCOR’s and OREM’s goals.
• May assist in the development of engineering products such as: calculations, specifications, scopes of work, analyses, designs and design changes, engineering reports, etc. within their engineering discipline commensurate with grade level.
• Follows procedures in execution of day-to-day activities and maintains a working level knowledge of configuration management.
• Expresses ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others.
• Coordinates with Engineering Supervisors to ensure projects are scoped correctly and adequate engineering resources are allocated for execution of design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Maintains communication with support groups around UCOR to ensure projects stay within alignment with specifications and requirements.
• May develop engineering products and provide expertise in the engineering discipline commensurate with grade level.
• Maintains timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
• Keeps proper engineering files and records.
• Identifies, reviews and coordinates subcontractor/supplier submittals.
• Understands and uses computer software and applications associated with engineering assignments.
• Complies with company’s safety awareness program, office and/or field safety policies.
• Develops an understanding of the role of each functional area within the company.
• Conforms to company core values.
• Acts with integrity in all elements of responsibility.
• Expresses ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others.

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Environmental or related Engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university

Experience: 4+ years of experience required. Professional Engineer License preferred.

 Experience executing projects in a DOE regulated environment 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