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Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there's never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. We're committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people, creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs. By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we're tackling some of the world's most complex challenges. We're looking for passionate, driven professionals to help shape what's next. Let's build the future—together.

We are seeking a Senior Operations Technician Energy to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we've partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

We are eager to find a lab technologist to join our growing digital team within our digital lab collaboration spaces. The Digital Lab Technologist role is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology, including Immersive Workspaces, Extended Reality (XR) spaces, digital whiteboards, and collaboration areas, to support our clients and staff. You will collaborate with stakeholders such as project managers, engineers, operations and robotics teams, and our wider Nuclear digital team, located in the US and overseas. We have a growing number of digital labs around the world and are looking to welcome digital lab technologists to our team in Richland, WA.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
• Maintains compliance with safety documentation including Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and Conduct of Operations guidelines.
• Oversees activities of support personnel to ensure compliance with ESH&Q and facility-specific requirements; identifies potential occurrences or unusual conditions and reports them to the Operations Supervisor.
• Ensures good housekeeping and combustible loading requirements are met.
• Conducts process operations in accordance with approved programs, procedures, and ALARA principles.
• Performs work as Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) responsible for operating process equipment containing fissionable material, or handling, moving or changing the location of fissionable material; able to learn FMH controls, pass an exam, and maintain proficiency.
• Supports facility operations and maintenance activities that require wearing a respirator, as needed.
• Performs walkdowns and validations for new processes and procedures; labels system components by procedure guidelines.
• Operates manlifts, forklifts, bridge crane and handles rigging operations.
• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.
• Performs other duties as required.

What will you contribute?

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of DOE/Nuclear Operations experience preferred.
• Forklift or manlift operating experience preferred.
• Hoisting and rigging experience preferred.
• Experience working remotely with fissile materials and in radiological contamination areas, including Hot Cells, preferred.
• Basic communication, verbal and written skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn ventilation, steam, air and water system components and functionality and qualify to operate systems.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.
• U.S. citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis Isotek Systems project positions.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are the foundation of who we are and how we work. They guide decisions and create an environment where every team member can grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. See the comprehensive benefits page for details.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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