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
11/30/2026 (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.
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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