Principal Mechanical Engineer

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.

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

Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures problem solving engineering reports technical papers and articles

Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

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.

BS Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry

The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility

Candidate must demonstrate experience creating and revising documentation in one or more of the following areas: Process Flow; Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams; System Descriptions; Mechanical Equipment Lists; Mechanical Equipment Sizing; Pipe and Valve Specifications; Failure Analysis; Accident Analysis; Finite Element Analysis; ASME Code Design and Evaluation; Pipe Stress Analysis; Material Handling Design; Fire Protection Design; HVAC Design; and Vendor Document Reviews

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 dressing out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is require

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

Other desired but not required experience

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

Previous SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures are preferred.

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 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.

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.

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 dressing out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is require.

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.