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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 6 days ago

Civil Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory known for addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. They are seeking a Civil Engineer to focus on the daily operations and maintenance of mechanical utility systems, providing technical input and guidance for system operations and maintenance.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as back-up for Operator in Direct Charge (Work Center Manager) by obtaining State of Tennessee certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Wastewater Collection System Operator, and Water Distribution System Operator

Provide support in establishing the necessary requirements for directing maintenance, modifications, or utility outage activities to preserve safety and environmental controls, and to minimize interruptions or negative impact on customers

Promote frequent communication with customers, craft workers, and other utility staff members

Support predictive/preventive maintenance programs

Integrate worker safety and health and environmental protection into work planning and execution

Support configuration control management to ensure that systems and associated equipment are operated and maintained effectively and efficiently

Obtain proper authorization for work performed in or on mechanical utilities facilities and systems by others such as construction and service subcontractors

Develop energy conservation strategies and other performance improvements to reduce costs for utilities and other facility services

Support the maintenance of record drawings, project documentation, and regulatory records

Provide engineering overview of all mechanical utilities complex projects

Assist in the development and implementation of the utilities training program

Perform other roles, as directed by the Water Work Center Manager

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success

Qualification

Civil EngineeringWastewater TreatmentUtility SystemsProfessional Engineer (PE)SCADA SystemsCustomer ServiceComputer SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

A BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent related technical field from an accredited College or University is required for this position

A minimum of five years of civil engineering experience in operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, industrial piping design, and utility systems