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Mechanical Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority

Job Category: Mechanical Engineer
Posted on: 09/04/2026, expires on 12/03/2026 (84 days)
Job reference #: 3666184

Location

Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, TN (US-Region II - South East)
Facility Zip Code: 37849

Compensation

Unspecified

Employment Type

Long Term

About Oak Ridge

GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2026)

$110

Lodging/Night

$68

M&IE/Day

$178

Total/Day

State Unemployment (TN max benefit, US DOL)

$275

Max Weekly

26 wk

Max Duration

$7,150

Max Total

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Job description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Description:

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, the selected candidate will perform the following tasks:

Coordinate configuration management activities, assess system health and performance, and provide overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities.
Work in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s).
Prepare configuration control/design change packages for tasks; evaluate the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities; and perform troubleshooting and improvement activities.
Apply the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.

Qualifications:

ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years direct experience.
The Cognizant System Engineer with mechanical engineering emphasis requires knowledge of electro-mechanical systems with a preferred knowledge in one of the following: manufacturing process equipment, industrial mechanical equipment, or facility related mechanical systems.

Other Job Requirements:

United States Citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance. Active Q clearance preferred.

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

Other requirements

Degree
Bachelors

Experience
<1 year

Security Clearance
DOE Q Security Clearance

Qualifications
Unspecified

Contact information

Edgewater Recruiter Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC

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