ETEC News & Notes 6/17/2026
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President
AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
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In person in the UT Outreach Center and online via Zoom.
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In Person (Registration Not Needed)
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This meeting is held in the UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridge. Guests of our members are welcome. Find more information about our Friday morning meetings here.
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To participate in the meeting via Zoom, register for this and future Friday meetings.
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Thank you to AtkinsRéalis for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in June.
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June 26 - Featured Friday with the Board of Directors (All members & their guests are welcome to attend)
July 3 - No ETEC meeting in honor of Independence Day
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ETEC Event:
Industry Capability Showcase – Engineering & Architecture
June 30, 3026 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | UT Outreach Center
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Join us for an event where ETEC member companies in the engineering and architecture industries will showcase their services and capabilities at an event designed for learning and connecting. The event will feature 17 companies with 7-minute presentations, exhibit tables, networking, refreshments, and a prize giveaway. Attendance is free and all are welcome.
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NOW Conference Updates
Want More Fusion Around NOW?
August 4-5, 2026 | Knoxville Convention Center
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ETEC’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is an annual event focused on all aspects of the nuclear ecosystem
Interested in Fusion Safety & Regulation?
Consider coming to Knoxville a few days early for the Clean Air Task Force Fusion Safety & Regulation Training Course, taking place July 29-31.
Co-hosted by the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the course will explore key topics related to fusion safety, regulation, and deployment, with an optional Oak Ridge National Laboratory tour day on Monday, August 3.
Learn more and register here.
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ETEC & Partner Events: June - August
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Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Innovation & Tech Transfer News
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TN² Updates & Opportunities
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The Tennessee Nuclear Network [TN²], powered by ETEC, continues to advance Tennessee’s nuclear future by connecting industry, government, academia, & community partners through workforce, advocacy, and public engagement initiatives. Learn more about TN².
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Engage:
- Oak Ridge High School’s new nuclear and clean energy class is seeking industry support through guest speakers, tours, mentorships, and internships. Contact Kathy Foust.
- Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) K-2 Nuclear Energy Classroom Visits is seeking industry volunteers in Oak Ridge and Memphis. Contact Stephanie Zeiger.
- Roane State Community College needs adjunct professors to administer labs for the Nuclear Technician Program in the fall. Contact Joe Stainback.
Now Hiring:
- LIS Technologies - click here to view job listings
- Type One Energy - click here to view job listings
Find TN²
- On the TN² LinkedIn page: Follow, tag, like, comment & repost
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Welcome to our New Members:
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DOW
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Their global breadth, asset integration and scale, customer-focused innovation and leading business positions enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. They operate manufacturing sites in 29 countries and employ approximately 34,600 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $40 billion in 2025. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us at www.dow.com. .
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James Fisher Technologies
James Fisher Technologies (JFT) is a provider of engineering services, remote solutions, manufacturing, and technical services for applications within challenging environments and with rigorous requirements. Their mission is to strengthen workforce safety by equipping their customers with pragmatic and effective tools to get the job done within budget and schedule, while keeping workers out of harms way. JFT is fully vested in the lifecycle of the nuclear industry by safely cleaning up the liabilities of the past and enabling the technologies of the future to make Nuclear the safe, clean solution for tomorrow.
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Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS Nuclear Instrumentation & Control (NI&C) is a U.S.-based provider of safety-related instrumentation, control, and actuation systems supporting both naval and commercial nuclear applications. With roots in the Naval Reactors program, DRS brings decades of experience delivering high-reliability, deterministic control systems designed for mission-critical nuclear environments.
Today, DRS is actively expanding its commercial nuclear footprint, supporting operating plant obsolescence mitigation and positioning for next-generation reactor deployments. The company operates under a robust NQA-1 quality program and has demonstrated capability to meet 10 CFR 50 regulatory requirements, enabling delivery of safety-related systems with full lifecycle support.
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"In the present there is constant change and so much we cannot control. If you try to micromanage it all, you will lose even greater control in the long run."
— Robert Greene, American Author
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