Electrical Engineering Technician (Design), Level IV

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, but will take day-to-day direction from Y-12 staff. Pay, benefits, and employment functions 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.
• Performing field walkdowns, sometimes in radiological contaminated areas.
• Minimal travel expected (<5%).

Schedule

Typical work schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10-hour days (4/10 schedule).

Requirements

• Associate’s or higher degree in a technical field and 10–15 years of related experience, or a high school diploma and 20+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in technical specialty; may lead other technicians.
• 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

• Must obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance; position is designated as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing role, requiring ongoing random drug testing in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.
• Job-related pre-placement medical examinations may be required.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants may receive an offer but cannot begin work until funding is confirmed.