OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Senior Advisory Engineer/Project Manager  to contribute to our mission supporting our work at various DOE sites across the country.

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:

• Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines,
• Provide expert technical support in engineering and project planning and management. Integrate and manage engineering activities for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and priorities.
• Develop and provide project management tools and methods to assigned projects and support development of future projects.
• Manage project tasks and deliver results for cost and schedule of those tasks,
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, 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 is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization,
• Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems,
• Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department,
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division,
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed,
• Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in national technical organizations,
• Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight,
• Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• BS Degree in Engineering and 25+ years of experience.
• Professonal Engineer registration is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a DOE setting.
• Candidate must demonstrate twenty-five (25) years of experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Candidate must be able to produce written documents with clearly organized structure and grammar.
• Candidate must communicate orally with management, project team members, DOE customers, and federal regulators.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain a DOE site badge
• It is preferred for the candidate to demonstrate a minimum of 15 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities,

LOCATION

Location can vary according to project and customer needs.

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.