Careers

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Engineer (Electrical Design) to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks,

·         Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems,

·         Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning,

·         Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s} of technical expertise,

·         Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles,

·         Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations,

·         Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management,

·         Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed,

·         Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management,

·         Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles,

·         Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·         Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience. OR A MS with 8+ years' experience. OR A BS with 10+ years' experience or more

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry and possess a working knowledge of NEC, IES, NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA requirements.

·         Candidate must have experience using software (preferably ETAP) to generate electrical system calculations,

·         Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing of ladders to access remote areas, dressing out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is required,

·         Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, construction support, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Single Line Drawings; Electrical Equipment Lists; Control,

·         System Design; Control Schematics and Connection Diagrams; Electrical Equipment Specifications; Bulk Material Specifications; Circuit/Raceway/Wiring/Connection Design; Grounding; Heat Tracing; Fire Detection; Short Circuit Calculations; Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis; Load Flow Analysis; and Electrical System Sizing Calculations,

·         Ability to work in a diverse work environment,

·         Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening,

·         Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,

·         Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years is preferred,

·         Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred,

·         Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is preferred.

LOCATION

·         Aiken, South Carolina

·         Duration of the Contract – One year with two renewal year options

·         Estimated Hours Per Year – 2080 ST / 800 OT

·         Work Schedule – 4/10s or 9/80's

·         100% onsite Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.