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Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Engineer (S&S Design Engineer) to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, South Carolina.

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.  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,

·  Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution,

·  Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS,

·   Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents for the following types of systems/facilities: intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, fiber optic cable, force protection, perimeter security, alarm monitoring, control stations, and entry control facilities,

·  Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures,

·   Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS,

·   Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology,

·  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,

· 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,

· Occasionally prepare reports for external publication,

·  Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

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 recent safeguards and security design experience with an emphasis in physical security design. Experience shall include knowledge of the technical, physical, and operational aspects of standard physical security system components such as sensors, door hardware, cameras, infrared detectors, access control card readers, network switches, fiber optic routers, etc.

·  Candidate must demonstrate knowledge in application of NEC code requirements.

·  Candidate must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.

·  Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed,

· 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,

·  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

· Anticipated Work Schedule: 6:45am-5:15pm EST Mon-Thurs

·Onsite or Remote? 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.

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.