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Electrical Engineer

Turnkey Technical Services LLC
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026

Turnkey Technical Services is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Duration: 12 months or more with possible extension(s)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Summary:

This position will provide analysis and design support on ORNL electrical infrastructure projects in multiple facilities including High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities. The HPC facilities at ORNL are the largest user of electrical power at ORNL, with over 100MW of installed electrical capacity at 7 separate data centers. These facilities require safe and reliable electric power to support the national security and scientific research missions of ORNL.

The ideal candidate would have 5 years of experience in a data center construction/renovation or other power and cooling related infrastructure projects


  • Oversee and perform electrical design for HPC facility modifications to support the Oakridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), as well as other HPC customers in the ORNL leased facilities.
  • Oversee and perform electrical design for tenant improvements and laboratory modifications, office modifications, and other customer needs in the ORNL leased facilities.
  • Collaborate with ORNL telecommunications, power utility, and facility automation subject matter experts to ensure complete and coordinated installations.
  • Provide technical input and plan review for changes and upgrades to existing facilities.
  • Provide oversight and support to ORNL operations and maintenance craft and construction subcontractors for facility construction and modifications.
  • Perform on-site inspection and approval of all phases of electrical and telecommunications installations.
  • Collaborate with other ORNL and other contracted disciplines to ensure successful completion of electrical installations.
  • Ensure designs and constructed facilities meet Users’ requirements, applicable codes and standards, applicable DOE orders, laboratory safety and quality standards, and leadership objectives.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • Minimum 5 years working experience including new construction, renovation, plant operations, power distribution, communications, plant automation and building automation.
  • Demonstrate ability to proficiently communicate in written, verbal, and presentation formats.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in all voltage distribution (high voltage needed)
  • Experience in UPS/generator system design
  • Demonstrate proficiency with arc flash modeling software (SKM, eTAP, Easy Power) and application of arc flash calculation methods.
  • Experience in facility controls and automation and SCADA.
  • Demonstrated proficiency performing electrical and related field studies, construction oversight, commissioning and testing, and detailed project milestone tracking.
  • Ability to comply with a standards-based and procedure-driven work environment.
  • Working experience in secure DOE facilities or other related secure environments.


Turnkey Technical Services offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with Turnkey Technical Services change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://ttsllc.org/.

Turnkey Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

Turnkey Technical Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

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