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A Chemical Engineer researches, develops and implements processes used in chemical manufacturing. May develop chemical processes used to create products or develop processes used to manufacture chemicals. Designs and tests production processes and techniques.
$102,417 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Chemical Engineer Spectra Tech, Inc. United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge 1006 Floyd Culler Court (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Chemical Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN Position Overview Chemical Engineers support the Mechanical Project Design group at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. This position will be providing process design support to Lithium Processing Facility Project at the Plant. Chemical engineering project support includes participation in designs ranging from scope definition, feasibility and conceptual studies, and preliminary/detailed designs.
Responsibilities Tasks include:
- Flowsheet development
- Block diagrams
- Process flow diagrams
- P&IDs
- Analyses and calculations
- Reports/studies
- Process Descriptions preparation
Education & Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university plus a minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, including process design of complex nuclear or chemical facilities. Experience Levels The position may be filled at Levels 3-5: Level 3 -
Senior Principal Engineer:
BA/BS Degree plus 10-14 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 10-13 years of experience.
Level 4 -
Associate Fellow Engineer:
BA/BS Degree plus 15-20 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 14-18 years of experience.
Level 5 -
Fellow Engineer:
BA/BS Degree plus 20 years plus of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 19 years of experience. At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time-personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.