Planner

SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business was ranked as the world’s 11th largest global design firm by ENR in 2016 with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

Atkins Nuclear Solutions US is currently seeking a Work Planner to join the nuclear team in Oak Ridge, TN.

Job Description

Develops detailed task instructions for corrective and preventive maintenance, modification, and decontamination of facility systems, structures and components.

Coordinates with work requestors, Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Nuclear Safety, Radiological Controls, ESH, Security, Waste Management and other internal and external functional areas to ensure work is performed and documented in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.

Identifies orders, receives, and stores equipment, tools, and materials necessary to support planned work activities.

Coordinates with Work Package review and approval authorities to publish final Work Packages.

Maintains the Work Package filing system via hard copy of Work Packages and scanned electronic PDFs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Strong communication, verbal and written skills.

Excellent organization skills.

Ability to interface at all levels of organization.


Education/ Experience

Minimum 5 years’ job-related experience.

Working knowledge of work control requirements and standards.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.



Due to current law, and in conjunction with the advertised position’s scope of work, candidates that are Non-US citizens are required to be submitted for further approval to the NNSA before being considered for hiring purposes. In addition, any candidates with dual citizenship in the US and another country must undergo further review for approval by the NNSA. Proof of citizenship will be requested upon receipt of application/resume.

Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Atkins is a drug free workplace.

Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here: http://axis.na.atkinsglobal.com/na/aboutus/CorporateAdministration/Documents/EEO_Statement.pdf