Sr Staff Engineer-Principal Engineer (Project Engineer)

Classification Title: Staff Engineer-Principal Engineer (Project Engineer) Grade: 26-28(depending on experience) Requisition No.: 2791 Number of Positions: 1 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Organization: Engineering Department: Cleanup and D&D Engineering Project Assignment: Y-12 D&D Posting Date : 9/9/2026 Closing Date: 9/30/2026 (or until filled) Duties: This position is for a Y-12 D&D Project Engineer.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS): Prepares engineering products such as: calculations, specifications, scopes of work, analyses, designs and design changes, and engineering reports within the discipline. May be assigned as Project Engineer, Discipline Engineer, System Engineer, or Cognizant System Engineer.

Follows procedures in the development of engineering products. May develop engineering products and provide expertise in the engineering discipline commensurate with grade level. May provide technical support in the areas of operations, maintenance, inspections and tests, and configuration management for assigned systems and components.

Maintains timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities. Keeps proper engineering files and records. Applies industry codes and standards in development of engineering products commensurate with grade level. 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: BS in an appropriate engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university Experience: 7+ years of experience required. Professional Engineer License 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.

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