Principal Design Specialist

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Design Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken South Carolina.

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:

Develop designs for complex systems. Prepare technical reports. Participate in the development of design standards and procedures. Perform technical review of design documents and specifications

Development of complex designs using creative and innovative approaches

Apply technical experience in field of specialization to resolve complex problems

Provide leadership in the development of construction installation specifications procurement specifications and associated bid analysis

Incorporate advanced technical practices and creative solutions in resolving field problems and nonconformance reports

Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems

Provide lead role over design team members for very complex tasks.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

An Associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 12 - 14 years work experience

OR 14 - 18 years of practical work experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems applications calculations materials construction methods and relevant computer applications

Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner

Updated on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary

Candidate must demonstrate 14 years of recent safeguards and security design experience with an emphasis in physical security design. Experience shall include knowledge of the technical physical and operational aspects of standard physical security system components such as sensors door hardware cameras infrared detectors access control card readers network switches fiber optic routers etc

Candidate must demonstrate knowledge in application of NEC code requirements

Candidate must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail

Candidate must be able to perform 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 over a half mile climbing ladders to access remote areas and dressing out in protective clothing

Critical soft skills or traits

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

Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred

Previous experience with the DOE Electronic Safeguards and Security System (E3S) and Argus is preferred

Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is 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.

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.