Civil Engineer, Level V
Akima Systems Engineering
Oak Ridge, TN · Posted August 28, 2026
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About the job
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. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
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.
Responsibilities
The Civil Design Engineer 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 facilities.
Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and will routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers.
Candidate will routinely perform walk downs in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.
This position will require technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field of Civil Engineering.
Candidate will provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes and standards.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to storm and storm drain designs and modifications, road design, soil evaluation, and oversight of outside engineering firms.
Must be familiar with consensus design codes. CAD drafting experience not required but preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with a minimum of 20+ years experience or a Masters with 19+ years experience.
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees.
Must be willing to work in a production environment.
Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
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
2026-25346 Work Type
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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.
The Civil Design Engineer 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 facilities.
Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and will routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers.
Candidate will routinely perform walk downs in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.
This position will require technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field of Civil Engineering.
Candidate will provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes and standards.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to storm and storm drain designs and modifications, road design, soil evaluation, and oversight of outside engineering firms.
Must be familiar with consensus design codes. CAD drafting experience not required but preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with a minimum of 20+ years experience or a Masters with 19+ years experience.
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees.
Must be willing to work in a production environment.
Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
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.”