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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Fellow Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC.

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:

·     Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, 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,

·  Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise,

·   Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the external world,

·   Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them,

·   Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management,

·   Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements,

·  Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, managers and oversight groups,

·   Prepare reports for external publication.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·         Ph.D. degree and about 10 years' experience,

·         A MS degree and 12 years' experience,

·         A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·   Personnel shall have technical knowledge of Commissioning/Startup Testing, including experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories: Conduct of Startup Testing, Design reviews Procedure development, Test Execution,

·    Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E, Startup Test Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent Commissioning/Startup program,

·   Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures,

·  Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work,

·  Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year or more of recent testing experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry,

·  Ability to work in a diverse work environment,

·  Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·    Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,

·      Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

LOCATION

Aiken, South Carolina.

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.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

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.