What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Authority Representative position at Y12?
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Design Authority Representative
Career Level: Senior Specialist
Organization: UPF Operations Engineering (51393165)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
Job Title: Design Authority Representative
Career Level: Senior Specialist
Organization: UPF Operations Engineering (51393165)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
Represents the Design Authority (Engineering) for issues requiring attention on the UPF Project. Integrates and coordinates inputs from multiple technical disciplines; resolving conflicts, when necessary. Provides engineering judgement for the establishment and maintenance of design requirements and design basis. Provides engineering judgement for changes to the design or technical basis and ensures the technical adequacy of engineering designs. Reviews System Requirement Documents (SRDs) for upcoming projects for situational awareness and technical adequacy.
DAR Qualification is a requirement of this position but may be obtained after acceptance. DAR qualification can still be held by other employees within other organizations. The Primary DAR will hold qualification for all areas/facilities designated under their mission area and coordinate with all qualified DARs within their mission area to ensure DAR coverage is available and reliable. This will include Configuration Control Board representation, Operational Safety Board representation, Change Package and other design output document reviews, and general representation of Engineering Design Authority.
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 of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] 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 AND 7 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 5 years of relevant experience. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science and 2 years of relevant experience.
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year 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
The preferred candidate will have the following:
- Exemplary skill in application of Conduct of Engineering principles and NQA-1 requirements commensurate with performing work in nuclear facilities
- Experience with Y-12 facilities, procedures, and programs
- Strong familiarity with the applicable national consensus codes, standards, and DOE requirements/guidelines used in the technical management of building systems and infrastructure for nuclear facilities
- Demonstrated skill in effective planning, writing, organization, communication, schedule compliance, and management of technical issues
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.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
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 based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.