Engineering Journal Jobs in Oak Ridge

Position: Construction Quality Engineer

Salary Range: $115,509 - $192,515 (depending on Level III, IV or V)

Benefits: Robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with %5 employer match,

Annual Merit Increase, Annual COLA increase, potential additional bonus, Medical/Dental

/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 20 days universal leave

Relocation: Financial assistance available for qualified candidates.

Location: Oak Ridge, TN (outside of Knoxville)

Travel Expectations: potential 10% to headquarters

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Job Description:

The Construction Quality Engineer (CQE) is responsible for implementation of the Quality

Plan and oversight of all quality issues, ensuring that all aspects of the buildings meet the

required contractual, technical, quality and regulatory standards focusing on quality

assurance and control throughout the construction process. He/She for TRISO-X

(buildings) must ensure compliance with the Construction Quality Management Plan

(CQMP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), released-for-construction (RFC) drawings and

applicable standards. This position must operate independently from production and

supervision teams to maintain objectivity and integrity in quality program processes.

Job Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in civil engineering, construction management, nuclear engineering or similar industry or Current certification in Quality Management from the
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) or the American Society of Civil Engineers or AWS CWI or ANSI Level II Mechanical Certifications equivalent experience or education is preferable.
• The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by 5 years of relevant experience for a Level III, 10 years for a Level IV, and 15 years for a Level V.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in full-time Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control management and with design-build contracts.
• Certification and/or documented training in construction quality assurance and quality control.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 principles in quality systems and quality program implementation.
• Strong understanding of construction processes including nonconformance, inspection techniques, and tooling.
• Advanced knowledge or experience in Non-destructive engineering a plus
• Experience in Nuclear Construction or Chemical plant construction desire

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
  • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
  • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
  • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
  • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
  • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
  • Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $70-$93 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

Job Summary: Roles and Responsibilities: Our client is looking for a Structural Engineer to perform seismic analysis work for a government facility. Work will include plugging model(s) into the system and running seismic analysis on them. Analysis will be done on equipment and supports. Prefer SAP2000 software experience, but STAAD or other analysis software will work. 10+ years' experience preferred. Must be a US Citizen.

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Industrial / Nuclear-Regulated Environment | Confidential U.S. Megaproject

I'm seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to lead the end-to-end cybersecurity architecture for a next-generation, highly regulated facility.

This role will define, implement, and sustain cybersecurity across enterprise IT, industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and digital instrumentation environments within a safety-critical setting.

This is not a support function. This is technical authority.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Architecture

• Define and maintain reference architecture across IT, OT, and ICS environments
• Lead network segmentation strategy including zones, conduits, and high-assurance data boundaries
• Develop system security requirements for plant systems and digital control infrastructure
• Ensure secure integration of vendor systems and EPC-delivered platforms

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Design and oversee SOC capabilities tailored to industrial environments
• Implement continuous monitoring across both enterprise and plant networks
• Develop incident response frameworks aligned with safety and regulatory requirements

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Establish risk-based vulnerability and patch management strategies compatible with high-availability systems
• Conduct threat modeling for safety-critical environments
• Oversee security assessments and supply chain risk reviews

Compliance & Governance

• Lead alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks and nuclear-grade regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, policies, and audit documentation
• Support regulatory inspections and long-term sustainment governance

What They’re Looking For

• Deep experience securing industrial control systems in regulated industries
• Strong understanding of ICS segmentation, secure architecture, and high-availability constraints
• Strong understanding of NIST cybersecurity frameworks & NRC/DOE standards and regulations
• Experience interfacing with engineering, I&C, EPC contractors, and regulatory stakeholders
• Background in nuclear, energy, utilities, or other safety-critical infrastructure strongly preferred

This is a rare opportunity to design cybersecurity architecture from the ground up for a mission-critical U.S. facility.

If this sounds like you and piques your interest, don't hesitate to apply to this job posting or reach out to me directly at and I'll be in touch promptly.

~ This person needs to be a US Citizen/GC Holder and able to acquire a Q Clearance ~

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

The Senior Test/Operations Engineer Subject Matter Expert performs a broad range of activities supporting operations oversight, testing, commissioning, and readiness of complex, highly regulated nuclear or industrial facilities.

This role provides technical expertise to evaluate and monitor the implementation of contractor testing, commissioning, and readiness programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards. The position supports both compliance-based and performance-based oversight of testing and operational readiness activities.

Primary Responsibilities

Working under limited management direction, the Senior Test/Operations Engineer will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in testing of mechanical, piping/process systems, gloveboxes, electrical systems, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities, including NRC-regulated environments and applicable CFR requirements (i.e., DOE O 425.1 D or NRC CFR requirements).
• Review and evaluate contractor testing program implementation (including field testing), technical documentation, and records to ensure quality, technical accuracy, and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to chemical processes, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, process systems, gloveboxes, HVAC, and testing-related issues.
• Plan and perform assessments as directed; review progress, evaluate results, and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
• Determine and pursue appropriate courses of action to achieve desired outcomes, including frequent interface with contractors and participation in oversight activities during normal and off-hours as required.
• Ensure assigned work is performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and organizational procedures.
• Support additional operational, engineering, or oversight activities as requested.
• Produce high-quality written assessment reports requiring minimal to no revisions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering .
• In lieu of an engineering degree, one of the following may be considered:
• Current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in a relevant discipline issued by a U.S. state or territory
• Former Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification or license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering or nuclear operations roles, preferably as a test, systems, or operations engineer, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity at a DOE/NRC regulated facility.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a test/operations engineer or in nuclear operations at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility.
• Strong background in facility and process-related systems, including HVAC, compressed air, electrical, and chemical process systems.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning, restart, or readiness activities for nuclear facilities regulated by NRC and applicable CFR requirements.
• Experience in design, operation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
• In-depth knowledge of testing principles, mechanical engineering/design, glovebox systems, HVAC, electrical systems, piping systems, and commissioning practices for regulated nuclear facilities.
• Experience with process system design and operation, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and equipment data sheets incorporating nuclear safety requirements.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and distributed control systems is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and process piping diagrams.
• Experience with component, system, and integrated testing programs in NRC- or DOE-regulated environments.
• Experience evaluating and resolving mechanical engineering and code-related issues (e.g., ASME, ANSI, IBC).
• Prior experience with NQA-1 quality assurance requirements.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting assessment reports.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access authorization to regulated facilities.
• Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes on short notice

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a senior systems, test, or operations engineer at nuclear facilities or commercial nuclear plants.
• Former Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI) procedures, programs, and processes.
• Experience leading complex, large-scale engineering, or operations projects.
• Experience supporting or leading Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs) or Operational Readiness Assessment Teams (ORATs).

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• All staff under this assignment shall have the ability to currently possess or obtain a DOE/NNSA "Q" Clearance.

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Summary:

Incumbent will perform, plan, develop, evaluate, and analyze electrical engineering design tasks and projects with a primary focus on instrumentation and motor controls electronics and electric machinery. The ideal candidate will be familiar with industrial electronics (IE) design, modern power electronics (PE) circuit design, modern PE devices (SCRs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, etc.), and electronics manufacturing. Incumbent must be able to create engineering solutions meeting programmatic objectives considering cost and schedule as well as technical requirements. The incumbent must be able to analyze a variety of electrical engineering problems using traditional analytical methods and other simulation techniques including such tools as PSPICE, MATLAB, Simulink, and OrCAD. Incumbent will be based in Oak Ridge, TN.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

· Initial area of focus will be the deployment of new machine control electronics and machine drive electronics for the manufacturing facility in Oak Ridge, TN as well as the production facility in Piketon, OH. Additional assignments will be related to gaseous centrifuge enrichment machines, support equipment and other industry projects.

· With minimal supervision, provides electrical engineering support by preparing design packages, construction specifications, statements of work, equipment specifications, schedules, and cost estimates necessary for project implementation in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

· With minimal supervision, manage multiple projects including offset manufacturing of electronics and testing in house.

· Incumbent will have experience, knowledge, and skills in Electrical Engineering discipline; is responsible for all phases of assigned standard engineering projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at an appropriate cost.

· Plans, develops, and implements electrical instrumentation and control systems and electrical design modifications incorporating various types of electrical components with a variety of power distribution levels.

· Performs technical review, system walkdowns, troubleshooting, and day-to-day technical support for the design of a centrifuge plant.

· Work effectively and transparently with other design disciplines or outside engineering firms to accomplish successful design completion to meet project schedules.

· Exercises responsibility for accomplishing complex and unusual electrical engineering assignments on schedule and on budget.

· Must be capable of working within a multi-discipline engineering organization understanding that many of the designs that the ACO-OR engineering organization works on are electro-mechanical in nature.

· Develop design requirements, lead projects and mentor other engineers.

· Prepare bills of material, cost estimates, and specifications for procurement of materials and equipment.

· Interact with other business units of Centrus and the US Department of Energy (US DOE).

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus 6 years of experience or equivalent in industrial electronics, preferably with an emphasis on PEEM design.

· One to three years of experience working in manufacturing.

· One to three years of experience working in embedded systems design.

· One to three years of experience working in R&D.

· Strong interest and/or design capabilities covering an array of electrical equipment and systems from low voltage DC systems through low voltage three phase systems.

· Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills; analytical and computational skills; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and Outlook communications.

· Must be able to obtain or already possess a DOE “Q” clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: (some may be required to achieve principal engineer role)

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus 12 years of experience or equivalent in industrial electronics, preferably with an emphasis on PEEM design.

· 4+ years’ experience in the nuclear industry.

· Standard industrial plant electrical distribution systems and associated national electrical codes and regulations.

· Knowledgeable of applicable codes and standards (i.e. UL, IEEE, NEC, ANSI, OSHA, NUREGS).

· Electric motor design and/or manufacturing experience.

· Embedded software development and/or testing experience.

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

The Project Management Office (PMO), Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for project controls, estimating, risk management, and strategic proposal pricing functions across multiple projects and RSI entities.

This position ensures alignment with organizational objectives by driving cost, schedule, and performance excellence. The manager serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, integrating financial, operational, and technical data to support informed decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Build and mentor a high-performing Project Management Organization.
• System Integration: Evaluate current, cost, schedule, scope management practices and make system integration recommendations, execute system integration upgrades, and manage integrated systems.
• Procedure Updates and Implementation: Review, update, and maintain PMO procedures, forms, and governance to assist all RSI entities understand processes and program compliance.
• Strategize for Success: Define and implement PMO standards that set the benchmark.
• Mitigate Risk: Implement robust risk management and change control processes.
• Workflow: Develop and implement strong workflows and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
• Define and implement PMO strategy to support organizational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing PMO.
• Establish governance standards for cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Coordinate strategic proposal pricing initiatives.
• Establish a programmatic estimating approach, strategically collaborate with proposal teams, pricing teams, and manage quality estimating standards.
• Create an integrated QC approach with the estimating team to ensure accurate, competitive, and strategic pricing.
• Operational Excellence:
• Oversee development and maintenance of integrated PMO systems using Primavera WinEst, and Deltek Cobra.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, earned value analysis, and variance reporting for executive review.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Provide executive-level reporting and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Create Business Unit dashboards to facilitate performance based discussions.
• Risk & Compliance:
• Implement robust risk management and change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and corporate standards.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in technical, financial, or business discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Twelve (12) + years in project controls, including leadership roles and complex project environments.
• PMP preferred.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra.
• Strong knowledge of critical path method logic, cost/schedule integration, and earned value management.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Power BI preferred.
• Familiarity with CostPoint financial reporting system.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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