Derek Holstein

Derek Holstein is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in critical project engineering support, deactivation and decommissioning infrastructure, and central engineering roles at UCOR since June 2021. Prior to this, Derek served as an Engineering Technologist at Strata-G, LLC, providing technical and nuclear services program support for UCOR operations. In 2019-2020, Derek contributed as a member of a multi-discipline team focused on the safe disposal of shielded storage tanks at the Oak Ridge reservation. Earlier experience includes working as a Hardline Associate at Academy Sports + Outdoors, where Derek developed skills in customer service and safety practices. Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee and has a background in Mechanical Engineering studies at Pellissippi State Community College.