Director Engineering Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

At Strata-G, we define significance by the extraordinary people we hire, the relationships we build with our clients, and the positive impact we make in the community. Our team of intellectually curious and highly motivated engineers, scientists and business professionals engages with our clients to solve complex energy and environmental challenges around the world.

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Strata-G is seeking experienced Engineers with the following:

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Engineers with 5 or more years of experience to lead complex technical projects. This role supports critical operations, equipment design, or national security infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings advanced technical problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to regulatory compliance. DOE Q-level security clearance is desired. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Projects: Direct the design, implementation, testing, and lifecycle validation of complex systems.
• Maintain Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations strictly adhere to DOE orders, federal regulations, and safety envelopes.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with multidisciplinary groups of scientists, procurement teams, and external federal stakeholders.
• Perform Advanced Modeling: Utilize engineering software to create detailed technical specifications, architectures, and interface definitions.
• Conduct Analysis & Troubleshooting: Investigate technical issues, determine failure mechanisms, and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor Junior Staff: Provide guidance and technical oversight to junior engineers to foster a collaborative culture.
• Manage Project Controls: Support work planning, project scheduling, and cost estimating initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Types of Engineer's: Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical and Electrical Engineers with 4 year degree's from an ABET accredited college or university. 
• Security Clearance: An active DOE Q security clearance (or an active DoD Top Secret clearance eligible for immediate reciprocity), or previously held a Q clearance that could be easily reinstated. 
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory to obtain and maintain this clearance level.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct engineering experience within a highly regulated environment.
• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering field or a related technical discipline.
• Technical Skills: Proven hands-on experience with modern data systems, specialized CAD/modeling tools, or nuclear safety documentation.
• Soft Skills: Superior discretion, high integrity, and clear communication skills necessary for presenting classified data.

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN. Onsite only. 

Job Type

Full Time

Strata-G will not sponsor applicants for immigrant or non-immigrant work visas. The successful candidate will be required to submit evidence of identity and employment authorization. Tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by Strata-G and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment. Strata-G is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status. All job descriptions are evaluated for physical/mental standards prior to posting based on AAP guidelines.