About UChicago Argonne, LLC
The Team
The University of Chicago
Founded in 1890 by John D. Rockefeller, the University of Chicago has worked at the frontiers of virtually every field of science from cosmological astrophysics to molecular genetics. Today, more than 2,100 full-time academic staff teach or conduct research at the University, developing discoveries and new technologies that make a difference. Their achievements are reflected in the more than 70 Nobel Prize winners and eight National Medal of Science recipients who have been associated with the University throughout its history. Furthermore, the University of Chicago boasts 126 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and 43 members of the National Academy of Sciences currently on the faculty.
The University of Chicago is also noteworthy for having been the sole operator of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Argonne National Laboratory since its charter in 1946, guiding Argonne to its present position of research excellence. One of Argonne's important missions is the design, construction and operation of major national user facilities—large, unique facilities used for cutting-edge research by the scientific community. Researchers on site collaborate with outside users across the scientific and engineering spectrum. The technical capabilities of Argonne are supplemented by integration with the economics, social science and public policy programs of the University, bringing multiple perspectives to science, energy and national security issues.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., with over 40,000 employees, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally. Ranked as the #1 Most Admired Engineering & Construction Company by Fortune Magazine in 2006, Jacobs has a 40-year history supporting DOE, including facilities engineering and project/construction management services at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Flats and Stanford Linear Accelerator and environmental cleanup services at Fernald and Oak Ridge.
From their private—and public—sector O&M, construction, and project management experience, Jacobs brings expertise in ES&H (Environmental Safety and Health)—especially construction safety, project management systems, and facilities operations. With a safety record almost 10 times better than the National Construction Industry average, Jacobs brings its worker/industrial safety processes—and results—to Argonne.
BWX Technologies, Inc.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is the nation's premier manager of complex, high-consequence nuclear and national security operations. BWXT has a presence at five DOE laboratories as a member of the management and operations teams that manage and operate the sites. Those laboratories include Idaho National Laboratory (a member of the Battelle Energy Alliance team), Los Alamos National Laboratory (under Los Alamos National Security, LLC), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (a team member of UTBattelle), Savannah River National Laboratory (integrated subcontractor to Washington Savannah River Company), and most recently as an integrated subcontractor to the University of Chicago for nuclear operations at Argonne National Laboratory.
BWXT has a long history in nuclear manufacturing and operations, both for DOE and at its unique, highly secure, privately owned and operated nuclear manufacturing and laboratory facilities. A supplier of nuclear products and services to the U.S. government and commercial clients for over 50 years, BWXT has unparalleled experience in nuclear safeguards and security and has been recognized as a model by DOE. BWXT has more than 11,300 employees nationwide and management operations in 10 states.
