Job Description

OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Fellow Engineer - Nuclear Safety Engineer  to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS 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

Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge data bases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in filed of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems. Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, 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 areas of technical expertise.

Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions. Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort. Is often ahead of management in recognizing need. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form. Candidate will not have direct oversight responsibilities for personnel and will not be involved in giving assignments or tasks.

Candidate will provide documents, presentations, and general support and coordination needed to complete assign tasks. May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.

Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/ or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals. 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 

Education: an advance degree and experience -A Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience, OR a MS degree and 15+ years' experience, OR a BS degree and about 18+ years' experience. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Possesses strong personal computer skills.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA
• Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field. Contributes to advancing knowledge

Desired Qualifications

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred. Candidates involved in the preparation or review of Safety Basis documents to support DOE Capital Project within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Candidates with direct experience in the application of DOE-STD-3009-2014 and DOE STD-1189-2016 are preferred.

PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:

• Price and Cost to Company: 20%

• Technical Acceptability: 80%

 

Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.

 

Estimated Hours Per Year: 2,080 ST 800 OT

 

Work Schedule 6am-430p EST Mon-Thurs

 

Onsite or Remote? Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense. relocate at the candidate's expense.50% onsite minimum & 50% remote.

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.

 

 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For subcontractor, Local area, Remote job, Relocation,

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