Electrical Engineering Technician (Design), Level III

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking engineering, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel for our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor, and will take day-to-day direction from Y-12 staff. Pay, benefits, and employment management are provided by AIS.

Responsibilities

• Drafting in Bentley MicroStation: one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting/power plans, installation details, Instrumentation and Controls Diagrams, conduit/cable schedules, fire alarm, and communication drawings.
• Preparing data sheets, specifications, and walkdown reports.
• Collaborating with electrical engineers and other CAD drafters within the same work group.
• Supporting construction and operational activities related to design outputs.
• Conducting field walkdowns, sometimes in radiologically contaminated areas.

Little to no (<5%) travel is expected. Typical work schedule is Monday–Thursday, 10-hour days (4/10 schedule).

Requirements

• Associate’s or higher degree in a technical field and 6–10 years of related experience, or a high school diploma and 13–19 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge in area of expertise and associated equipment, processes, or systems.
• Ability to obtain a Q-clearance from the Department of Energy.
• Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution and industrial control systems.
• Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A.
• U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age, and ability to meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screen, and background investigation.

Special Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen for external applicants.
• Job-related pre-placement medical examinations may be required.
• This position is identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position, requiring participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered employment but cannot begin work until funding is confirmed.