Project Engineer, Nuclear Facilities
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 28, 2026. GEM Technologies scores B on the Alion truth index.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Project Engineer, Nuclear Facilities 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 Project Engineering support and coordination for commercial, infrastructure, production modernization, and production stockpile projects.
Support the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of new machine tools, production equipment, and infrastructure upgrades.
Provide technical integration, leadership, and direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting high-profile plant initiatives.
Plan and direct engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initial scope development through implementation.
Develop and maintain detailed project design scopes, engineering budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
Apply applicable ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements to engineering activities performed within nuclear facilities.
Coordinate engineering activities with Production, Maintenance, Project Management, Construction, Startup, and Project Controls organizations.
Integrate and coordinate internal and external technical resources to meet project objectives and schedules.
Monitor engineering progress against approved project schedules, budgets, and milestones and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Identify and resolve technical, design, schedule, and coordination issues that could impact project execution.
Provide engineering leadership for complex, high-priority, and time-sensitive plant initiatives.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable technical, quality, safety, and project requirements.
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline from an ABET-accredited institution and 10+ years of relevant engineering/project engineering experience.
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 planning, design, implementation, and technical coordination.
Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Ability to develop and manage project scopes, engineering budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
Experience supporting equipment/machine tool installations, infrastructure upgrades, or production modernization projects.
Knowledge of ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements and their application in nuclear facilities.
Experience coordinating with Production, Maintenance, Construction, Startup, Project Management, and Project Controls organizations.
Ability to monitor engineering progress, schedules, and milestones and implement corrective actions when required.
Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate internal and external technical resources.
Desired Skills
Active or very recently active DOE “Q” Clearance or DoD “Top Secret” Clearance, desired.
Experience working in nuclear, DOE, manufacturing, or highly regulated industrial environments preferred.
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.