UPF, Electrical Field Engineer

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Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y‑12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF is a multi‑year, multi‑billion‑dollar project and will be a first‑of‑its‑kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y‑12 missions. When complete, UPF will replace a 70‑year‑old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 4/10 schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is Monday‑Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Eligibility for this position requires U.S. citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete a security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Work Planning & Packaging

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.

Material Management

• Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
• Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control

• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

Technical

• Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.

For Direct Hire

• Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• Reviews and approves inspection test plans.
• Coordinates review of subcontractor submittals.

• Required bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check, which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain site security badge for access to work site.

• Candidate should be a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Candidate should have working knowledge of design codes and standards including NFPA 70‑2014 and NQA‑1. Experience with DOE, DOD, and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Incidents”…