9 jobs found in Knoxville, TN

Requisition Id 17332 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory with an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's most complex challenges. ORNL employs over 7,000 staff dedicated to advancing science and technology to support energy, environmental, and national security missions. The Grid Systems Hardware (GSH) Group at ORNL is seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics and Grid Hardware Research Engineer/Associate to support research and development of next-generation grid-integrated hardware systems. This position focuses on hands-on development, integration, and testing of power electronic converters, embedded systems, and grid-connected hardware platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative power electronic systems and controls, support system integration and experimental validation, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams across...

Requisition Id 17063 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. The Enrichment Systems Engineering Section is seeking a Machine Design Engineer who will support the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) within the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate (ISED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ESED serves the nation in two critical areas: advancing enrichment technologies and exploring stable isotope production and applications. The division leverages an elite staff of scientists and engineers with the world-leading capabilities of ORNL to deliver groundbreaking advancements with a variety of applications, from national security to life-saving medical treatments. ESED is the national steward for the research, development, and demonstration of centrifuge technology...

Requisition Id 17285 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Within ORNL, the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group conducts research on materials, thermal management, infrastructure resilience, and technologies that improve the reliability and performance of energy systems to meet DOE's energy affordability and resiliency goals. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the resilience of U.S. natural gas infrastructure during extreme cold-weather events. The successful candidate will investigate the causes and consequences of weather-related natural gas supply disruptions, develop modeling and analytical approaches to evaluate system vulnerabilities, and assess technologies and operational strategies that can improve infrastructure...

Requisition Id 17392 Overview: We are seeking a Chemical Engineer who will focus on nuclear nonproliferation fuel cycle research. The candidate chosen for this position will be involved in work supporting the Nonproliferation Stewardship Program and other related research efforts. This position resides in the Uranium Chemistry, Application, and Simulation Group in the Material Characterization & Modeling Section, Nuclear Security Materials & Signatures Division, National Security Sciences Directorate, at ORNL. This position will spend time performing hands on laboratory research as well as effectively communicating the results of the laboratory research in the form of technical reports, presentations, and journal articles. This position will also require some design work to create the infrastructure to pursue the hands-on laboratory work. Major Duties/Responsibilities: The successful candidate, in collaboration with principal investigators and project management...

Requisition Id 16947 Overview: We are seeking a Fuel Cycle Nuclear Engineer to focus on applications related to storage and transportation of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive materials. This position resides in the Nuclear Materials Packaging, Transportation, and Systems Analysis (NMPTSA) group in the Integrated Fuel Cycle Section, Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division, and Fusion and Fission and Science Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: As part of our research team, you will be responsible for independently solving a variety of complex technical problems in projects related to spent nuclear fuel waste management. You will have the opportunity to research and develop analytical methods and technologies supporting all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle including R&D activities related to storage, transportation, and disposal of used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. You will support the...

Requisition Id 16661 Overview: The System Engineering Group within the Nuclear Facility Management Section of the Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD) is seeking to hire an Instrumentation and Controls System Engineer. This group is responsible for the NNFD facility's configuration management program, provides technical support to operations and maintenance, and performs system performance analysis. The role designs, develops, installs, upgrades, and maintains instrumentation and control systems and components. Much of the legacy instrumentation is analog pneumatic (3-15 psig) , using instrument air to drive pneumatic actuators and pneumatic or electro-pneumatic valve/damper positioners (e.g., 4-20 mA to I/P transducer). The engineer also performs instrument loop uncertainty analyses and setpoint calculations to support operability, safety basis, and setpoint determinations. The primary objective is to ensure facility systems operate effectively, efficiently,...

Requisition Id 17288 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Within ORNL, the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group conducts research on materials, thermal management, infrastructure resilience, and technologies that improve the reliability and performance of energy systems to meet DOE's energy affordability and resiliency goals. We are seeking an R&D Assistant to study the resilience of U.S. natural gas infrastructure during extreme cold-weather events. The successful candidate will investigate the causes and consequences of weather-related natural gas supply disruptions, develop analytical approaches to evaluate system vulnerabilities, and assess technologies and operational strategies that can improve infrastructure resilience. Major...

Requisition Id 17274 Overview: The Utilities Division (UD) is part of the Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate and is seeking an experienced Engineer for the position of Facilities Engineer - Steam Plant Systems to support the Mechanical Utilities Complex. UD is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all standard industrial-type utilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), ensuring utility services are delivered safely, reliably, compliantly, and economically to support ORNL's research mission. The success of every research project at ORNL depends on the Utilities Division's ability to provide uninterrupted utility services. These utilities include electrical distribution; chilled water production and distribution; steam production and distribution; sewage collection and treatment; potable water storage and distribution; natural gas distribution; compressed air production and distribution; and stormwater control. The Steam Work Center is...

Requisition Id 17095 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver ground-breaking solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer who will support the Electrical Power Conversion Group in the Research Accelerator Division (RAD), Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at ORNL. As a Power Electronics Engineer at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), you will support the operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of high-voltage systems, including Converter Modulators, Magnet Power Supplies, Beam Kickers, and Choppers. Responsibilities include planning projects, developing specifications and procedures, designing and testing systems, and troubleshooting equipment. Reporting to the Electrical Power Conversion Group Leader, you will collaborate with ORNL staff, vendors, and external partners to drive...