Senior Project Engineer - Part Time

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our client located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee's well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical execution of complex, multidisciplinary nuclear systems engineering projects.
• Ensure alignment of engineering solutions with program objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable and traceable design inputs.
• Resolve technical issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Drive the BGS design process and ensure integration across engineering disciplines, subcontractors, vendors, and constructors.
• Facilitate collaboration across the supply chain to ensure cohesive technical execution.
• Support project management by identifying and mitigating technical and schedule-related risks.
• Monitor project critical path items and provide strategic recommendations to maintain schedule alignment.
• Partner with project managers to make informed adjustments to plans and priorities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a highly complex, regulated, multidisciplinary product development environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership of full system designs from concept through delivery preferred.
• Strong systems thinking with practical design, analysis, and integration experience.
• Familiarity with basic project management principles (scheduling, resource estimation, risk mitigation).
• Proficiency in CAD tools, FEA, and design documentation best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience in a highly regulated or safety-critical industry (nuclear, aerospace, defense, medical) is a strong plus.
• Experience working in a highly regulated culture such as a nuclear culture delivering customer expectations to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid position based at the BGS corporate office, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Schedule is Part-time, Monday - Friday work hours based on project.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.