Principal Engineer (Architect)
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Engineer (Architect) to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNSin 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 DOEs 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
DUTIES (GENERAL)
Define scope of technical programs and develop effective quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields 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 area(s of technical expertise.
Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through ones area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
Develop schedules monitor progress monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.
Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures problem solving engineering reports technical papers and articles.
DUTIES (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING)
Provide architectural staff augmentation services. Primary responsibilities include analysis of existing facilities and space planning; development of design criteria facility conceptual design and construction drawings; fire protection design including fire barriers and penetration seals; coordination with structural civil mechanical and electrical disciplines; materials research and specification development; building code research analysis and compliance; preparation of CSI specifications; vendor document reviews construction oversight and project closeout.
Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5 years experience. OR A MS with 8 years experience. OR A BS with 10 years experience or more.
Education (Specific for the Posting): BS Degree in Architecture and 10 years recent architectural experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
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.
Must be a US Citizen
The following experience/skills are required for this position:
Industrial experience in facility layout design for industrial type equipment and manufacturing
Commercial practice experience
Familiarity with National Codes and Standards such as IBC AISC (ASD and LRFD) ACI AWS NFPA OSHA CFR and ABA.
Working knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code 101
Knowledge of preparation of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) formatted specifications.
Passive Fire Protection Design Skills Fire Barriers/Penetration Seals
Working knowledge of STAAD.
Working knowledge of MicroStation CADD (AutoCAD experience with willingness to learn MicroStation is acceptable.)
Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress walking for distances of over half a mile climbing of ladders to access remote areas and dressing out in protective clothing..
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA..
Desired Qualifications
Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience
Familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities.
Facility security architectural experience.
Familiarity with cost estimating and quantity takeoffs.
Architectural Registration
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
-Price and Cost to Company: 20%
-Technical Acceptability: 70%
-Availability & Qualifications of Personnel: 10%
Duration of the Contract: 1 year 2 option periods
Estimated Hours Per Year:
2080 ST 800 OT
Anticipated Work Schedule:
6:45a-5:15p
Onsite or Remote Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidates expense.
Work Hours: Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week) 4/l0s (10 hours/day; four days per week) and 9/80s (9 hours/day five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays.
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Contract
