Careers

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:

• 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,
• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. degree and 10 years' experience,
• A MS degree and 12 years' experience,
• A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience,
• Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Considered an internal expert in area of expertise.
• Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations,
• Can solve complex problems in field,
• Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 413.3, DOE O 420.1, DOE STDs 3009, 1186, 1189 and related directives and standards is required,
• Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in developing and providing safety basis inputs to facility/project schedules, while meeting deadlines and budgets,
• Candidate must perform work safely and be proficient in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments,
• 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,
• Demonstrated previous SRS nuclear safety engineering experience is preferred
• Fifteen years of relevant experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining safety basis documents and safety basis support
• documents are preferred.
• Have previous Lead experience in developing safety basis documentation

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.