Project Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Responsibilities Provide coordination for various projects across one but not limited to; commercial, infrastructure, production modernization, and/or production stockpile projects. Plan, design, and oversee the implementation of new machine tools and/or infrastructure upgrades. Provide technical integration, leadership, guidance, and direction to other multi-disciplined engineering teams as requested for high profile plant initiatives. Appropriately apply ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) requirements for work in nuclear facilities. Plan and direct the engineering activities on projects. Establish detailed project design scope, budgets, and schedules. Professionally coordinate engineering efforts with production, maintenance, project management, construction, startup, and project controls personnel. Requirements Education & Years of Experience - Bachelor's Degree accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and 10+ years of direct experience supporting the technical aspects and execution of projects. Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work. Clearance - To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed. Demonstrated experience with project plans, schedules, budget, tasks, troubleshooting, and ensuring project quality and safety standards are met. About the Site The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation's only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov). ABOUT GEM GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy - We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships - Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team - We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. Our community involvement - Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS GEM's offered compensation is dependent on candidates' education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee's needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.