53 energy jobs found in Oak Ridge, TN

Requisition Id 15075 Overview We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will reside in the Materials Engineering Group in the Neutron Scattering Division (NSD), Neutron Sciences Directorate(NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). NScD operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world's most intense pulsed accelerator-based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 30 instruments for neutron scattering research, each year carrying out more than 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical sciences. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron irradiation. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL, please go to this link: http://neutrons.ornl.gov Neturon scattering has been proved as a unique and powerful tool for materials discovery and characterizations. As part of a...

Requisition Id 14981 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to work in the areas of renewable energy and the implementation of such technologies on-site, along with their associated supportive technologies (such as solar photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, wind power, renewable fuels, geothermal solutions, battery storage, thermal storage, and industrial heat pumps). The role also involves research and analysis of technologies and practices for increasing the energy efficiency of the industrial sectors. The primary...

Requisition Id 14977 Overview: The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group, housed within the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at ORNL is currently seeking to fill a position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role entails contributing to MEERA group's mission of disseminating knowledge on energy, carbon, water, and material efficiency in the manufacturing sector and develop, deploy, and promote impactful practices, tools, and technologies. You should have a strong background in mechanical engineering, industrial energy systems, energy efficiency of manufacturing industry, or other related fields. You will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and optimization of our technical assistance program for energy intensive industries (iron & steel, food, pulp & paper, chemicals, nonferrous metals, and nonmetallic minerals). The primary objective of the Energy-Intensive...

Requisition Id 14984 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Research Professional to support research and development in Smart Scalable Manufacturing with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. You will work on integrating AI, automation, and smart manufacturing principles, enhancing process efficiency, and materials supply chain. This position resides in the Composite Science and Technology Section in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD) of the Energy Science and Technology Directorate at ORNL. You will play a key role in advancing AI-enhanced manufacturing, including digital twins, process automation, and data-driven materials supply chain optimization. The role includes working with industry partners and leveraging ORNL's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) to develop scalable, AI-powered solutions for supply chain integration and biobased materials integration, and process optimization. More About UT-ORII:...

Requisition Id 14914 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is accepting applications for a variety of early career Electrical Engineering positions. This is an evergreen position. We are continually reviewing applications to fill potential openings as they arise. Apply today to be part of our dynamic environment! Major Duties and Responsibilities: Job duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assist with the evaluation and improvement of electrical systems to enhance performance, reliability, and address obsolescence issues. Specify, develop, and procure subsystems and components. Perform, develop and alter experimental setups to evaluate and verify design concepts related to fuel cycle storage and transportation safety and security. Performing analysis of instrumentation and capability gaps relevant to research, design, and testing for spent nuclear fuel transportation and storage Provide technical support, including troubleshooting,...

Requisition Id 14602 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is currently seeking applications for the role of a Chemist / R&D Associate Staff Member to contribute to our research programs in support of safeguards, nonproliferation, medical isotope and various nuclear programs. The position provides an opportunity to conduct new research of novel methods, exploring hybrid analyses methodologies, novel chemical separations, and/or new sample introduction systems. This is an evergreen position. We are continually reviewing applications to fill potential openings as they arise. Apply today to be part of our dynamic environment! Major Duties/Responsibilities: Independently plan, design, and execute analytical measurements with rigor required to meet stringent quality requirements. Collaborate with other scientists and technical personnel in a fast-paced, flexible work environment. Contribute to the initiation of new research directions and formulating...

Requisition Id 15050 Overview: We are seeking an Isotope Production Analytical Chemist who will perform detailed sample preparations, radiochemical separations and measurement protocols on samples which contain radiological constituents from environmental levels to high levels of radioactivity. This position will support ORNL scientific staff conducting research and chemical operations associated with the production and purification of radioisotopes and R&D for nuclear fuels. This position resides in the Nuclear Analytical Chemistry (NAC) Section's Transuranium Analytical Laboratory (TAL) Group in the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of our analytical support team, you will perform proceduralized radiochemical protocols on nuclear materials in support of the TAL's environmental stewardship support and Radiochemical Engineering Development Center's (REDC) isotope programs and fuels cycle...

Requisition Id 14814 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Radioactive Materials Analytical Laboratory (RMAL) is seeking a Radiochemist/ Associate Technical Staff Member who will be involved in the performance of a full range of radiochemical tasks on samples which contain radiological constituents from environmental levels to high levels of radioactivity. This position will support a variety of ORNL projects and programs in support of safeguards, nonproliferation, medical isotope and various nuclear programs. The position resides in the Nuclear Analytical Chemistry (NAC) Section, Chemicals Sciences Division (CSD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at ORNL. The (RMAL) group works on the cutting edge of precision analytical measurements for nuclear and environmental signatures, medical isotope, and well as reference materials. Research capabilities in RMAL include quadrupole mass spectrometry, trace metals assay by ICP-MS to support environmental stewardship and isotopic...

Requisition Id 14721 Level: RP02 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Radioactive Materials Analytical Laboratory (RMAL) is seeking an experienced radiochemist to focus on research and development of radiochemical methods and analyses on samples which contain radiological constituents in a variety of sample matricies from environmental levels to high levels of radioactivity. This position will support a variety of ORNL projects and programs including but not limited to safeguards, nonproliferation, medical isotopes, environmental compliance and various nuclear programs. The position requires conducting new research of novel methods, exploring hybrid analyses methodologies, novel chemical separations, and/or new sample detection methods to support cutting edge material assay. The position resides in the Nuclear Analytical Chemistry (NAC) Section, Chemicals Sciences Division (CSD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at ORNL. The (RMAL) group works on the cutting edge of...

Requisition Id 15069 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of the Research Accelerator Division (RAD) at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). This role includes line management responsibility for the division, oversight of the Operations Field Work Proposal budget, and serving as the SNS Operations Manager. Reporting directly to the Neutron Sciences Associate Laboratory Director, the successful candidate will guide an organization of approximately 240 staff, oversee an annual budget of around $104 million, and drive key technical initiatives to sustain ORNL's leadership in high-power hadron linear accelerators. This position also plays a critical role in supporting world-class neutron scattering science and advancing the lab's core capabilities in accelerator science and technology. The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the...

Requisition Id 14294 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been a hub for nuclear energy for 80 years. Our Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division (NEFCD) brings together over 240 researchers and technical professionals from various fields to develop and showcase innovative nuclear technologies. We are committed to enabling the safe and efficient delivery of nuclear benefits both now and in the future. Join our team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as a staff member in the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division's Nuclear Transmutation and Decay Physics Group. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Develop scientific research in advanced reactor physics modeling and simulation as well as cross section processing through novel methods and algorithm design. Contribute to new reactor physics and cross section methods research proposals and conduct world-class research that is published in peer-reviewed journals. Interact effectively across organization...

Requisition Id 14778 Overview: The Nuclear and Radiological Protection Division (NRPD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks an External Dosimetry Program Technical Specialist within the Nuclear Measurements and Analytical Services Group. ORNL is a world leader in advanced science and technology research involving several nonreactor nuclear facilities, accelerators, and the High Flux Isotope Reactor which involve a complex range of internal and external radiological hazards that are managed to protect more than 3,000 researchers and operations staff involved in the Nuclear Research and Isotope Production Mission. The Nuclear Measurements and Analytical Services Group is responsible for maintaining Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) accreditation for the external dosimetry program as an essential part of the ORNL Radiological Protection Program. This position is responsible for developing methods and procedures for external dosimetry...

Requisition Id 15035 Overview: We are seeking a Project Controls Lead for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Upgrades Project Office in the delivery of the HFIR Beryllium Reflector Replacement (HBRR) project. This position will report to the Project Management Office (PMO) Division within the Laboratory Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and will be matrixed to the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Upgrades Project Office (HUPO). This position will be full-time on-site. 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 biggest problems. The High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) provides one of the highest steady-state neutron fluxes of any research reactor in the world. The thermal and cold neutrons produced by HFIR are used for research into the fundamental properties of materials, including biological and engineered materials, enabling...

Requisition Id 14601 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is currently seeking applications for the role of a Chemist/Technical Associate Staff Member who will be involved in the performance of a full range of radiochemical methods and analyses on nuclear materials. This position will support a variety of ORNL projects and programs including its environmental stewardship programs, research for the nuclear fuel cycles, and chemical operations associated with the production and purification of radioisotopes. This is an evergreen position. We are continually reviewing applications to fill potential openings as they arise. Apply today to be part of our dynamic environment! Major Duties/Responsibilities: Perform sample preparations and chemical separations for radiochemical determinations of nuclear materials. Independently perform laboratory tests as needed to assist in developing, modifying, and refining operational and/or experimental procedures....

Requisition Id 15057 Overview: We are hiring a DevOps Engineer! This position resides in the Research IT Infrastructure group of the Research Computing Support Division of the Information Technology Services Directorate (ITSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This position will require a regular on-site presence. We optimize our workflows and monitoring solutions to take advantage of our 24/7 operations staff, which significantly reduces the need for off-hours support. DevOps Engineering facilitates the delivery, operation, and monitoring of developed applications for R&D projects. We operate within an Agile Scrum workflow and work with scientific researchers to provide automation solutions. Our success is measured by the additional capabilities, cost savings, and optimizations we provide to our research partners. To achieve this, we are growing our team and offering new capabilities. Our goal is to allow researchers to focus on their projects rather than IT...

Requisition Id 15064 Overview: The Safety and Operations Services Division (SOSD) within the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESHQ) Directorate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire an exceptional and proven candidate as a Subcontractor Field Representative in the Electrical and Chemical Operations Group. The successful candidate will be responsible with coordination and oversight of safety and other contract requirements for non-construction work activities performed on-site by subcontractors. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Serve as liaison between the subcontractor/supplier performing work, and ORNL staff Assist in development of Statements of Work, Hazard Analyses, work permits, and other documentation Assist in reviewing purchase requests for on-site work that involves hazards Coordinate site support (i.e. craft, subject matter experts, security, etc.) for on-site activities Facilitate requests and approvals for site access by...

Requisition Id 15043 Overview: Join Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory with a rich 80-year history of solving the nation's most pressing problems. As a leader in scientific discovery and innovation, ORNL's mission is to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. Our organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, recognizing that diversity in ideas and people is critical to achieving our goals. We are seeking a Nonproliferation Data Scientist to join the Data Science and Engineering for Nonproliferation group, where the selected candidate will focus on developing novel, physics-informed data-driven methodologies and apply groung-breaking machine learning (ML) techniques to support nuclear nonproliferation mission applications. The candidate will be part of a dynamic team within the National Security Sciences...

Requisition Id 15088 Overview: We're hiring a TEMPEST Coordinator who will focus on supporting the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and senior management by ensuring the security of classified information through detection and mitigation of compromising emanations, developing TEMPEST certification procedures, conducting facility inspections, and ensuring compliance with national security standards at ORNL. This position resides in the Cyber Governance group in the Cybersecurity division in the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This role requires a solid understanding of TEMPEST principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel across multiple facilities. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with National Security Systems (NSS) teams and users throughout the organization. The position reports to the NSS Team Leader in...

Requisition Id 15023 Due to the security clearance requirements of this position, US citizenship is required for consideration. Overview: We're hiring an AI Developer having AI/ML development and deployment skills! The position and its focus are to design, develop and move to production AI/ML tools and analytics that enhance and evolve business operations and scientific decision-making capability and related activities at ORNL.Qualified applicants will have a solid foundation of Generative AI and Machine Learning skills. This position resides in the AI Operations Program office within the Application Development Division of the Information Technology Services Directorate. Our AI/ML models are heavily centered on Microsoft Azure and related AI cloud technologies with High Performance Computing (HPC) for on premise AI environments and Azure, AWS, and GCP for off premise environments. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Development and support of models utilizing AI/ML and...

Requisition Id 15005 Overview: As a Grid Sensors R&D Engineer, you will contribute to the development, testing, and deployment of sensing technologies for future smart grids. The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and electric vehicles (EVs) presents new challenges for grid resilience, health monitoring, and fault recovery. Advanced utility and third-party sensor applications-featuring high-resolution, point-on-wave capabilities-are essential for enhancing grid observability, enabling event classification, and supporting advanced control strategies. This position requires a practical background in power engineering and a strong interest in advancing state-of-the-art medium-voltage and novel sensing solutions. You will collaborate with senior researchers and multidisciplinary teams to enhance a well-established testbed at ORNL and to expand field deployments across substations and distribution systems. Responsibilities will also include...