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Freelance Nuclear Design Engineer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

US Navy

Nuclear Engineer

Loudon, TN

$86K - $104K/yr

Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component ... Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program ...

US Navy

Nuclear Engineer

Rockford, TN

$89K - $107K/yr

Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component ... Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program ...

US Navy

Nuclear Engineer

Maryville, TN

$88K - $106K/yr

Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component ... Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program ...

US Navy

Nuclear Engineer

Louisville, TN

$90K - $108K/yr

Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component ... Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program ...

Spectra Tech, Inc.

Nuclear I&C Engineer (HFIR)

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$85K - $102K/yr

Prepare design specifications and establish acceptance criteria for component upgrades. * Update ... Experience with configuration management and engineering change control processes in a nuclear ...

SPECTRA TECH INC

Nuclear I&C Engineer (HFIR)

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$85K - $102K/yr

Prepare design specifications and establish acceptance criteria for component upgrades. Update ... Experience with configuration management and engineering change control processes in a nuclear ...

Akima, LLC

Piping Design Engineer, Level IV

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$76K - $103K/yr

S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee ... Responsibilities * Provide CNS, Mission Engineering with full time piping design engineering ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance nuclear design engineer in Oak Ridge, TN is $45.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.22 and $59.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Specialty Mechanical Engineer (Machine Design)

Edgewater Technical Associates

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Specialty Mechanical Engineer (Machine Design) opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex.
Description:
Specialty Mechanical Engineers in the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization are responsible for creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc.).
Duties:
Engineering design tasks may include:
  • Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment.
  • Development of procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets.
  • Performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).

Required Qualifications:
  • Must possess a bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment).
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards.
  • Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment.
  • Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.
  • Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts.
  • Producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages including fabrication drawings, fabrication specifications, procurement documents, calculations, etc.
  • Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks.

Other Job Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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