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STR Engineering Manager

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Jul 07, 2025
Location:Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: STR Engineering Manager Career Level From: Manager Career Level To: Organization: Project Engineering Execution (51376885) Job Specialty: Core Engineering What You'll Do The Y-12 Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) Engineering Manager position, reporting to a Senior Manager within the Mission Engineering Division, is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the Task STR's in Y12 Projects Engineering. Manager will assign and lead STR's to support Project Engineers and Mission Engineering Subject Matter Experts (SME's) preparing SOW's for work to be subcontracted for multi-discipline projects, coordinating engineering procurements, and overseeing related engineering service contracts. Manager's group will support all Task STR activities from planning projects through design, construction, readiness and closeout. Responsible for managing STR budgets and schedules and providing high-quality and consistent Statements of Work and other documents. Manager is responsible for technical development of employees, time management, leadership and responsiveness to the overall organization. Accountable for maintaining safe working conditions, safety awareness, establishing goals and expectations, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels to support forecasted and emerging workload. Reviews all organization deliverables for quality and to ensure all project requirements are met. Candidate must have demonstrated ability to: a) manage personnel to meet schedules and labor estimates; b) identify and trend project changes in scope; and c) provide high-quality output documents. Must have knowledge of CNS subcontracting procedures and principles. Must be familiar with submittal review process and procurements of engineering services and engineered equipment. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline plus a minimum of 7years relevant experience. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major and 4 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A) Preferred Job Requirements Master of Science in Engineering/Science discipline or Business from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required. Minimum of 7 years relevant experience with 3 years supervisory experience. Knowledge of and experience in engineering disciplines being supervised to provide comprehensive direction to staff and work group. Knowledgeable of Y-12 business and operations support, resources, practices, processes, and policies needed to solve problems and accomplish work Skills in effective planning, writing, organization, communication, schedule compliance, personnel management and design management Technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, engineering application of computers, and applications of engineering and construction methods and materials Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines Ability to prepare, read and/or interpret complex engineering drawings Ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties Ability to review projects for technical completeness Ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.