Design and Program Engineer

About the role

The Engineering Management Division (EMD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire a Design and Program Engineer to support the implementation of design and configuration management in the Research & Development (R&D) environment. This position also supports the site-wide glovebox lifecycle safety and integrity program.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and development of the glovebox program.
• Ensure R&D and operations staff are provided with appropriate expertise to support design, commissioning, operations and maintenance of gloveboxes.
• Develop and maintain the glovebox subject area to incorporate user feedback, industry experience and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide support to R&D staff in development of system designs. These system designs will facilitate system evaluation, operator training, and configuration management.
• Support operations and R&D staff in establishing baseline engineering code and standards requirements for design.
• Use the design process to effectively implement chemical, pressure, material handling, compressed gas and system safety programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an assurance and assessment strategy for the glovebox program and assist with other assessments as requested.
• Specific activities and tasks include:
• Collaborate with R&D and operations staff to understand the work being planned and the associated glovebox and design needs.
• Collaborate with Safety and Health professionals who prescribe the performance criteria of these systems.
• Prepare specifications and perform designs.
• Cook up activities with facilities management and support staff in providing and maintaining systems.
• Support SMEs / program managers for related engineering programs: Engineering Design, Configuration Management, Fire Protection, Pressure System Safety, System Safety, and Welding/Burning/Hotwork.
• Abide by the Battelle Safe Conduct of Research Principles.
• Support the local quality representative in assessing and maintaining applicable subject area standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering related field (mechanical preferred), from an ABET accredited program and have 5+ years’ relevant experience or MS in Engineering with 4+ years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in a research environment including field/facility experience with research systems and gloveboxes in the areas of evaluation, modification, design, troubleshooting, calculations, and commissioning.
• Good oral communication and technical writing skills and proficiency with common computer software used in the office environment.
• A strong sense of customer service and ability to have positive interactions and collaborations with fellow ORNL staff from other engineering disciplines.

Special Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.