Electrical Designer

gem-technologies· Drafting & Design
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🌍 Remote📍 Oak Ridge, TN (Y-12)FullTime

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee with hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Draft in Bentley MicroStation: One-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting/power plans, installation details, Instrumentation and Controls Diagrams, conduit/cable schedules, fire alarm and communication drawings.

  • Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution and industrial control systems.

  • Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A.

  • Prepare data sheets, specifications, and walkdown reports.

  • Work with an electrical engineers and other CAD drafters from the same work group.

  • Must be able to support construction and operational activities related to design outputs. Field walkdowns will be required sometimes in radiological contaminated areas.

  • The ability to obtain a Q-clearance will be required.

Requirements

  • Education & Years of Experience – Associate's Degree in a technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience or High School Diploma and 13+ years of relevant experience.

  • Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

  • Clearance – To be considered, you MUST be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

  • Must have experience with low and medium voltage power distribution and industrial control systems.

  • Must have experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A.

  • Must have experience drafting in Bentley MicroStation: One-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting/power plans, installation details, Instrumentation and Controls Diagrams, conduit/cable schedules, fire alarm and communication drawings.

About the Site

The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

  • Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

  • Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

  • Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

  • Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the Electrical Designer job at gem-technologies remote?
Yes, this Electrical Designer position at gem-technologies is remote, with team members based in Oak Ridge, TN (Y-12). You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Electrical Designer role at gem-technologies full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Electrical Designer role in the Drafting & Design department at gem-technologies.
Which team or department does the Electrical Designer at gem-technologies belong to?
This Electrical Designer position is part of the Drafting & Design department at gem-technologies. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Electrical Designer position at gem-technologies?
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When was the Electrical Designer job at gem-technologies posted?
This Electrical Designer position at gem-technologies was posted on Feb 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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