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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal 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 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
The main duties include but are not limited to:
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
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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with computers and software to include: Word Excel Power Point and other software and tools as needed
Experience with the design procurement fabrication and installation of Gloveboxes within the DOE Complex
Process engineering management and/or operations management experience with nuclear materials involving glovebox operations
Requires a thorough understanding of plutonium chemistry and the radiological nuclear safety and industrial safety issues of plutonium operations
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams to develop effective solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial processing problems
Ability to analyze complex operations identify solutions and implement/track projects to successful closure including good organizational skills
Proficiency experience and knowledge with procurement acquisition processes and project management
Ability to effectively work in partnership with peers Design Authority Engineers Procurement Quality Assurance Glovebox Manufacturers and Test organizations
Materials management experience
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
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.
LOCATION
Aiken SC
Mon-Thur 7 am - 5 pm EST
Hybrid Position: 90% Remote & 10% onsite.
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 managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Contract
