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Lead and manage Design & Engineering (D&E) execution for xPL Offsite Manufacturing projects ... Review and contribute to proposals, estimates, and contract documents related to design scope.

Lead and manage Design & Engineering (D&E) execution for xPL Offsite Manufacturing projects ... Review and contribute to proposals, estimates, and contract documents related to design scope.

Lead and manage Design & Engineering (D&E) execution for xPL Offsite Manufacturing projects ... Review and contribute to proposals, estimates, and contract documents related to design scope.

Bridge Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$87K - $125K/yr

... and contract documents Evaluate engineering alternatives and apply sound judgment in design decisions Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle ...

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What is the difference between Contract Asic Design Engineer vs Contract FPGA Design Engineer?

AspectContract Asic Design EngineerContract FPGA Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, FPGA/ASIC design experienceBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, FPGA/ASIC design experience
Work EnvironmentSemiconductor companies, chip design firms, contract roles in hardware developmentSemiconductor companies, FPGA development firms, contract roles in hardware prototyping
Industry UsageUsed in chip manufacturing, integrated circuit design, hardware developmentUsed in prototyping, hardware acceleration, FPGA-based solutions

The main difference between a Contract Asic Design Engineer and a Contract FPGA Design Engineer lies in their focus areas. Asic engineers work on designing custom chips for mass production, while FPGA engineers develop flexible hardware solutions using programmable logic devices. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often overlap in industry applications, but their end goals and tools differ.

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Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Level V

Akima, LLC

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

$76K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 14 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop high quality detailed design packages, including calculations, analyses, construction specifications, and equipment specifications.

  • Provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement designs and troubleshoot plant systems.

  • Prepare and develop control system diagrams, control logic, and process control system narratives, and support the development of process software requirements.


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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.
Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff employed directly by the security complex. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
  • Candidate will be responsible for developing high quality detailed design packages, providing engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and providing expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant systems.
  • Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and labor-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and title II design engineering deliverables including preparation of calculations and analyses, construction specifications & drawings, and equipment specifications.
  • Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team. Design engineer will routinely perform walkdowns in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.
  • All electrical engineers will apply technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the Electrical Engineering field with primarily instrumentation/controls focus for equipment process control and monitoring.
  • The electrical design engineer will provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes, and standards. Field troubleshooting support of existing systems will be required to inform design for corrective actions. All electrical engineers will be responsible for preparing conduit/cable schedules, conduit/equipment plans, one-line diagrams, wiring/connection/schematic diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, various sections/elevations/details, calculations, datasheets, and construction specifications.
  • Design engineers will develop control cabinet assembly drawings, system diagrams, and control logic for both batch and continuous processes using conventional analog instrumentation, distributed digital control systems, and programmable logic controller/human-machine interfaces (PLCs/HMIs). Design engineers will also develop process control system narratives, aid in the development of process software requirements, and provide input to Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Position is full-time (4/10 schedule Mon.-Thur.).

Qualifications
  • ABET accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 20+ years of experience or a MS with 19+ years of experience and > 5 years instrumentation and controls design experience.
  • Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. DOE Q-Clearance is highly desired but not required to start work. Any uncleared candidates will be expected to apply for a clearance after starting work.
  • Candidate should have demonstrated experience utilizing the National Electrical Code, UL508A, and relevant ISA standards to design instrumentation and controls systems.
  • Experience utilizing Rockwell Automation industrial automation software (RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, etc.) is preferred but not required.
  • A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required.

Special Requirements:
  • Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
  • Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.
Job ID
2026-25196
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.
As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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About Akima

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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