Staff Engineer-Principal Engineer (Project Engineer)

Classification Title:

Staff Engineer-Principal Engineer (Project Engineer)

Grade:

26-28 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2737

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Organization:

Engineering

Department:

Engineering Core Services

Project Assignment:

Posting Date:

5/28/2026

Closing Date:

6/30/2026 (or until filled)

Duties:

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS):

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university 

Experience: 7 to 12+ years of experience required. Professional Engineer License preferred. Experience executing projects in a DOE regulated environment preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

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