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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Engineer - A 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 and efficient solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problem,

·   Routinely use systems and meet all requirements with little supervisory guidance. Routinely use systems and meet all requirements with little supervisory guidance,

·   Assist in teaching newer professionals and guiding their efforts,

·  Provide technical input and review of documents related to CD-3A D&R, Coatings Removal, and Temp HVAC

·   Provide technical input and review of documents related to CD-3C Concrete Removal

·   Provide technical input and review of CD-2/3 Coatings

·   Generate plan and requirements documents for CD-3A and CD-3C scopes

·   Aide in the development, presentation, and best value/LPTA technical proposal reviews for assigned scopes (CD-3A, CD-3C)

·    Provide technical input into the disposition of government property for CD-3A D&R

Write, review, and provide revisions to CD-3A scopes and inspection and testing plans

·    Aide in the development of CD-3X packages

·    Host or aid walkdowns of building 226-F DCRO

·   Primary DA for Mechanical Equipment/Misc (Elevators, doors, cranes..)

· Lead DA for o Limited area development

·  Backup DA for o Configuration Management

·  Preventative Maintenance

·    Define scope of technical programs and develop effective and efficient solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Routinely use systems and meet all requirements with little supervisory guidance.

·   Define specific problems based on general problem information from management and customers.

·  Plan technical effort and coordinate activities with those of other divisions, departments and sections in focuses areas to solve problems,

·  Ensure compliance with technical requirements of assigned work,

·  Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects,

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

·   Incorporate conventional engineering or scientific 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 where only general objectives are stated,

· Coordinate various phases of the activity and perform development work in assigned field,

·  Define specific problems based on general problem information from management and customers,

·  Plan technical effort and coordinate activities with those of other divisions, departments and sections in focuses areas to solve problems,

·  Ensure compliance with technical requirements of assigned work, proper utilization and training of personnel operating under one's technical guidance, and compliance with approved schedules and staffing estimates,

·   Ensures appropriate technical performance of the end product developed and designed to resolve the original problem,

·  Determine scheduling and staffing requirements for assigned tasks, in collaboration with management,

·   Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and project,

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

·    Enhance expertise in field through participation in local technical societies,

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

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·   A Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 2+ years' experience,

·  OR a MS with 5+ years' experience,

· OR a BS with 7+ years' experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·  Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field,

· A working knowledge of DOE, federal and state regulations, and existing engineering and quality assurance standards and procedures,

·  Understanding and interpreting various electrical and mechanical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics,

· Requires a comprehensive understanding of site work control procedures, work practices, radiological control, quality assurance, configuration management, material control, and procedures for maintenance and operations-related area,

·  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,

·  Previous SRS or DOE facility experience,

·  Design experience (within the last 10 years) in the nuclear or chemical process industry Previous SRS Design Authority Engineering or DOE facility experience.

LOCATION

· Aiken, South Carolina

· Anticipated Work Schedule: 6:00a-4:30p, Mon- Thurs

· Onsite or Remote? 75% Remote 25% 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.