Sr Staff Engineer-Principal Engineer (Project Engineer)

Classification Title:

Staff Engineer-Principal Engineer (Project Engineer)

Grade:

26-28(depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2791

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Organization:

Engineering

Department:

Cleanup and D&D Engineering

Project Assignment:

Y-12 D&D

Posting Date:

9/9/2026

Closing Date:

9/30/2026 (or until filled)

Duties: This position is for a Y-12 D&D Project Engineer.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS):

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Education: BS in an appropriate engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university

Experience: 7+ years of experience required. Professional Engineer License 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:

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