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Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

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Oak Ridge, TN6 days ago

RequirementsBachelor’s or Associates degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field preferred; 1-3 years of experience in the Nuclear industry preferred. Review requests for quotations/ proposals (RFQs/RFPs) to generate quotations and formal proposals.

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Oak Ridge, TN6 days ago

Overview: We’re seeking an I&C Engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, reverse engineering legacy systems, and solving complex problems in a highly regulated nuclear environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on understanding how systems work at the component level and supporting critical safety-related equipment qualification efforts.

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Oak Ridge, TN2 days ago

$127,000–$133,000 Per Year

Responsibilities include preparing I&C design deliverables, developing procurement specifications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting field activities. Offers competitive salary ($127K-$133K), comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a stable, innovative environment focused on safe, cost-effective nuclear projects.

Oak Ridge, TN24 days ago

Full-time

The Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineersupports nuclear safety activities for the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF), including design, construction, and operational readiness. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support safe operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold a strong safety culture within DOE and/or commercial nuclear environments.

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

Our team of intellectually curious and highly motivated engineers, scientists and business professionals engages with our clients to solve complex energy and environmental challenges around the world. The project is seeking an experienced engineering professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience at an operating nuclear reactor, including expertise in engineering design and manufacturing practices.

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Oak Ridge, TN2 days ago

$84,762–$129,498 Per Year

Responsibilities include designing and evaluating digital control systems (PLC, DCS, touchscreen displays), developing specifications, and supporting process instrumentation replacements and control system improvements for nuclear reactors. This full-time on-site role in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, involves working in instrumentation and controls engineering for nuclear power plant upgrades and modifications.

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

Interprets and implements DOE Natural Phenomena Hazard codes and regulations, as well as nuclear facility structural material design codes, such as ASCE 4, ACI 349, and AISC N690. Outage preparation activities include the design and fabrication of custom lifting devices and fixtures, as well as performing structural analyses and calculations to support ongoing HBRR fabrication activities.

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

Additionally, the candidate will provide project management for large integrated modifications, ensuring scope execution, budget tracking, and resource management to deliver projects successfully. Both projects require comprehensive engineering, design, and analysis support to complement the integrated project team and ensure delivery of design milestones on schedule and within scope.

Chattanooga, TN30+ days ago

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry's strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. Provide oversight, evaluation, and improvement of project management efficiency, ensuring adherence to established management principles as established by the Senior Leadership Team.

Knoxville, TN22 days ago

Remote

2 year's experience associated with the pressure equipment industry as outlined in NB-263, RCI-1 and Completion of an accredited military/merchant marine training program or associated certification program (including CWI, Boiler Maker, Power Engineering, API Inspector). As the world’s largest ASME Authorized Inspection Agency, GIES Inspectors are instrumental in providing on location services that verify the quality and conformance of pressure equipment when it is being manufactured, field assembled or erected and/or repaired.

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

Full-time

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Entry-level positions). The selected candidate will support the design, development, testing, and implementation of electrical and instrumentation & control (I&C) systems for complex nuclear and industrial facilities.

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Knoxville, TN2 days ago

$70,000–$75,000 Per Year

Key responsibilities include developing machine learning interatomic potentials, advanced free energy simulations, and utilizing high-performance computing to predict thermochemical and interfacial properties relevant to nuclear applications. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate position involves computational research in nuclear materials, focusing on f-elements, molten salts, interfacial science, and energy processes within a multi-scale modeling framework.

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

$200,000–$200,000

Provides technical guidance, responses, and support for chemical processes, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, piping/process systems, gloveboxes, compressed air, HVAC, testing related questions, and issues presented by management and internal staff. In-depth knowledge of principles and practices related to testing, process systems, mechanical engineering/design, glovebox design/operation, HVAC systems, electrical systems, piping systems, and commissioning of nuclear facilities regulated by DOE/NRC.

Oak Ridge, TN26 days ago

Fully versed in the collection and/or evaluation of data and information regarding technical and economic factors including physical, chemical, environmental, maintenance, operational, regulatory, constructability, and/or schedule factors relating to a specific subject within a discipline . • Fully versed in the collection and/or evaluation of data and information regarding technical and economic factors including physical, chemical, environmental, maintenance, operational, regulatory, constructability, and/or schedule factors relating to a specific subject within a discipline.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee22 days ago

$118,023–$180,313 Per Year

As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering and PLC/HMI software development and implementation by performing the following duties: Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of new specialty equipment and processes equipment that is monitored and controlled by Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms. AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee22 days ago

$134,546–$205,557 Per Year

Oak Ridge, TN24 days ago

This role provides process design, system development, troubleshooting, testing, and operational support for systems involving vacuum environments, cryogenic fluids, and related process supporting systems. Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, material science, material science engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related field.

Oak Ridge, TN13 days ago

Full-time

Contribute to a multidisciplinary team of process and facility engineers responsible for the design, fabrication, installation, and operational support of multiple facility systems, including but not limited to HVAC, process exhaust, HEPA filtration, chilled water systems, process water, chemical supply, process gas supply, and dust collection systems. Create and document engineering designs, including requirements, specifications, mechanical drawings, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and engineering calculations.

Oak Ridge, TN13 days ago

Full-time

ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and support mechanical and manufacturing systems related to plant infrastructure and utilities, including but not limited to piping systems, HVAC, ventilation, compressed air, chilled water, process water, chemical distribution, exhaust systems, structural components, and material handling support systems. The Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer supports the design, development, installation, and operation of plant systems, utilities, and supporting infrastructure within complex manufacturing and regulated environments.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee15 days ago

The NST team specializes in the design of prototype/one-off custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment and custom-designed, remotely-operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials. Work involves a variety of activities including conceptual and detailed design of low voltage and medium voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, process equipment and instrumentation.

Oak Ridge, TN11 days ago

Full-time

Assist with the development, design, optimization, and day-to-day operation of fuel form manufacturing processes, including coating applications, graphite or ceramic powder preparation, powder compaction, and sintering or furnace-based operations. This role supports research and development through full-scale production, focusing on coating processes, powder handling and forming, furnaces, and associated chemical and material systems.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee28 days ago

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus 6+ years of experience (or equivalent) in industrial electronics, preferably with a focus on power electronics and electric machinery (PEEM) design. If you get excited about designing advanced electronics for motor controls, instrumentation, and electric machinery, this is your chance to turn big ideas into real-world solutions.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

Design engineers will develop control cabinet assembly drawings, system diagrams, and control logic for both batch and continuous processes using conventional analog instrumentation, distributed digital control systems, and programmable logic controller/human-machine interfaces (PLCs/HMIs). Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and labor-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and title II design engineering deliverables including preparation of calculations and analyses, construction specifications & drawings, and equipment specifications.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

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Knoxville, TN5 days ago

We solve some of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown to implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-up legacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturing during the cold war era. This role requires experience in project management with a background in mechanical design, process design, business development, and the ability to collaborate across departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

Description: Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

New!

Knoxville, TN2 days ago

$70,000–$75,000 Per Year

Responsibilities include designing, synthesizing, and characterizing radiolabeled agents; conducting in vitro cellular assays and in vivo animal studies such as PET/CT imaging, biodistribution, and radioligand therapy; analyzing data; contributing to publications, presentations, and grant writing; mentoring students; and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. D. in radiochemistry, radiobiology, chemistry, biology, or related fields; experience in radiolabeling, cellular and animal studies; strong publication record; and excellent communication skills.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

Proficient with developing structural drawings (plans, sections and details) for various materials of construction (steel, concrete, cold-formed steel), structural calculations, equipment anchorage, report preparation, drafting (or oversight of drafting), and preparation of construction specifications (generally in the form of general notes on the drawings). Description: Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

Oak Ridge, TN24 days ago

EGS is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to work for us supporting Nuclear and Department of Energy projects in Oak Ridge, Kansas City, Denver and Houston. Technical Expertise:Comfortable performing calculations, including hydraulic modeling, pump sizing, thermodynamic analysis, and heat exchanger sizing.

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

Full-time

ResponsibilitiesPerform engineering work related to the design, procurement, installation, and operation of multiple process areas, as assigned, including but not limited to: ADUN production, organic solution preparation, solution-gelation, solvent washing, particle drying, layer application, graphite matrix production, overcoating, fuel core pressing, green pebble pressing, compact pressing, shaping, heat treatment, quality control, industrial waste processing, radioactive waste processing, and uranium recovery. A master’s degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience.

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Oak Ridge, TN2 days ago

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of engineering experience, strong technical writing skills, and familiarity with NRC regulations, pressure vessel codes, and safety analysis processes. They collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to incorporate licensing requirements into designs, support regulatory submittals, and conduct gap analyses.

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

Familiarity with and experience in developing designs in accordance with ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1), and a variety of CSA related issues relative to non-reactor nuclear facilities, natural phenomena events, structural rehabilitation, and building evaluations. The types of design output documents typically developed by a structural design engineer within the Mission Engineering organization are drawings, engineering instructions, data sheets, equipment specifications, equivalency evaluations, calculations, etc.

Oak Ridge, TN24 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineers with power distribution design experience in ETAP to perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection and coordination calculations. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited, four-year institution is required plus 10+ years experience .

Oak Ridge, TN, TN29 days ago

Note: An Associate degree combined with relevant technical training (such as nuclear navy background, technical school, or community college nuclear technology program) is acceptable as an alternative to a bachelor's degree, especially when paired with significant nuclear procedure writing experience. We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Procedure Technical Writer with a minimum of 15 years of direct experience writing and maintaining operations procedures for NRC or DOE-regulated nuclear facilities.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

Description: Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee30+ days ago

Oak Ridge, TN30+ days ago

Full-time

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Oak Ridge, TN2 days ago

Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience in industrial electronics, power electronics, and electric machinery, along with proficiency in tools like PSPICE, MATLAB, Simulink, and OrCAD. Responsibilities include developing power electronics circuits, embedded systems, testing, troubleshooting, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, leadership, and regulatory agencies.

Oak Ridge, TN17 days ago

UCOR also leads critical projects (e.g., Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility and the Environmental Management Disposal Facility) and manages nuclear operations facilities at the ORNL and Transuranic Waste Processing Center. Cleanup missions on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) focus on protecting people and the environment from industrial and chemical hazards while enabling current and future science and national security programs.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee15 days ago

The selected candidate will contribute to advanced nuclear and energy-related projects, ensuring that process systems are designed with effective control, monitoring, and automation strategies. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Develop and refine Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and General Arrangement Drawings, incorporating detailed instrumentation and control intent.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee28 days ago

You’ll evaluate performance, implement electrical system modifications, support instrumentation and controls, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and external engineering teams to keep projects on schedule and performing at their best. Responsibilities: You’ll lead embedded software and control-electronics design for new machine control and motor-drive systems supporting development activities in Oak Ridge and operations in Piketon.

Oak Ridge, TN11 days ago

Full-time

Process areas may include but are not limited to ADUN production, organic solution preparation, solution-gelation, solvent washing, particle drying, TRISO layer application, graphite matrix production, overcoating, fuel core processing, green pebble pressing, compact pressing, shaping, heat treatment, quality control, industrial waste process, radioactive waste processing and uranium recovery. Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, material science, material science engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related field from an ABET EAC–accredited program is required.

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee4 days ago

Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred. Successful candidates will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and designers to deliver high-quality design and engineering solutions.

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee4 days ago

Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors. Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.

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