Y-12 Engineering Division Managed Design Technical Advisor

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Apr 17, 2025
Location:Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Y-12 Engineering Division Managed Design Technical Advisor Career Level From: Advisor Career Level To: Organization: Y-12 Division Managed Design (51392268) Job Specialty: Core Engineering What You'll Do Assist the Y-12 Engineering Division Managed Design Director in establishing improved work processes and coordinating efforts to increase group effectiveness. Provides direct leadership of organizational activities, including activities with multiple functions to accomplish a common goal. Responsible for setting standards and performance expectations across organizations and/or programs. Provides strategic leadership or vision to the organization. Assists the Director withdeveloping the ACB for the fiscal year. Typically provides cross-organizational expertise. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive technical activities. Typically, has demonstrated creativity, foresight, and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented technical problems, determining program objectives and requirements, and developing standards and guides for diverse activities. Drives complex engineering projects from concept development through detailed design and on to completion. Implements company policies and makes recommendations on development of new policies. Sets the safety expectations for the organization and promotes application of lessons learned. Coordinates with other Engineering division leads to address Mission Engineering objectives. Represents Mission Engineering and CNS with external stakeholders, NPO, and DNFSB on assigned areas, both with technical presentations and formal reports. Provides leadership and personal interaction to promote positive work environment and encourages individual involvement. Shares own expertise for the good of the organization. Develops, mentors, and coaches others. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET with a minimumof 12 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimumof 10years of relevant experience OR a PhDin engineering/physical science discipline with a minimumof 7years of relevant experience. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A) Preferred Job Requirements In-depth knowledge of business and operations support, resources, practices, processes, and policies needed to solve problems and accomplish required activities within a disciplined scheduled framework Extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers. Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines. A proven track record in both deep subject matter expertise and in leading multi-discipline teams. Requires the ability to apply technical skills of engineering to the design, safety, and operation of facilities and/or processes within facilities; ability to prepare, read, and/or interpret complex engineering drawings and analysis; ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties; ability to review projects for technical accuracy; ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word Experience in identifying challenges in existing systems and work processes, then initiating and leading cross-functional teams to develop optimized processes The ability to develop comprehensive strategies for implementation of subject; effectively communicate and structure messages to achieve end strategy; and maintain cognizance of the team progress along with necessary adjustments Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively motivate and manage personnel, coordinate and resolve programmatic positions with peer managers, and engage other organizations as necessary Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.