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Senior Construction Engineer

Job Title
Senior Construction Engineer
Job ID
27757570
Location
Aiken, SC, 29801 
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Description

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a Senior Construction 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

Direct and coordinate crafts in the installation of construction projects and maintenance work activities, provide various permits, furnish design information when required, coordinate work with operating departments, monitor and control costs and contribute to planning and scheduling field activities. Monitor, evaluate and document subcontractor performance and compliance with the subcontract requirements to include but not limited to quality, schedule, safety, security, environmental, state and federal rules, laws and regulations.

Monitor field activities and through observing and communicating with craft personnel and supervision to resolve field problems. Ensure that required permits are written, properly routed and posted when required before proceeding with work. Study drawings, quality requirements, design information, generate time estimates and work with scheduling to compile short term and intermediate schedules. Interface with safety to discuss potential safety hazards that may be encountered in special situations and coordinate with security when work is to be done in secured areas. Write job plans, procedures, design change forms and shop orders as required. Monitor installation of material and equipment to assure conformance with drawings and specifications. Participate in start-up and functional check out of Equipment. Review material requisitions and add such requirements as procurement level, storage level and material codes. Walkdown and review designs for constructabilty, resolve design problems encountered in the field during construction and meet with and discuss solutions with design engineers. Coordinate work authorization documents issued to construction and ensure work permits are written, scope of work and proper planning is completed for each job. Perform regular field inspections and audits of assigned subcontractor to ensure compliance with the subcontract requirements. Prepare daily activity reports that document those inspections and observations. Actions may include review of various statistical and report data, daily physical inspections, interface with subcontractor personnel, and periodic survey or other feedback. Assist in preparation and development of technical specifications and statement of work for purchase requisitions or purchase requisition change notices in response to customer requests. Provide technical evaluation of submitted bids when necessary.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·         Bachelor’s and 2-4 years of experience in construction OR,

·         AS Degree and 5-7 years of practical experience OR,

·         HS Diploma and 8-12 years of practice experience.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         A general knowledge of system testing and operations is helpful to ensure system turnover scope is adequate in regard to pre-operational testing.

·         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

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

·         Professional registration with the state of practice is desirable.

·         At least (2) years of experience performing NQA-1 electrical work.

·         At least (2) years of experience managing a field engineering functional group.

·         Experience developing construction work scopes in the form of work packages to complete designed installations.

·         Adequate knowledge of schedule and cost performance and tracking.

·         Experience performing task specific hazard analysis for construction activities.

·         Knowledge of nuclear facility design including the application of safety class and safety significant codes and standards.

 

LOCATION

·         Savannah River Nuclear Solutions – Aiken, SC,

·         Assignment Duration – One year with two renewal year options,

·         Number of Openings – 1,

·         Group – Surplus Plutonium Disposition,  

·         Mon-Thur, 6 am - 4:30 pm,

·         Estimated Hours Per Year – 2080 ST and 300 OT,

·         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.

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