Principal Engineer (Electrical Design Engineer)

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Engineer (Electrical Design 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:

Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis construction support walkdowns design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Single Line Drawings; Electrical Equipment Lists; Control System Design; Control Schematics and Connection Diagrams; Electrical Equipment Specifications; Bulk Material Specifications; Circuit/Raceway/Wiring/Connection Design; Grounding; Heat Tracing; Fire Detection; Short Circuit Calculations; Arc Flash

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

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.

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 Electrical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering. Experience acceptable in lieu of specific degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry and possess a working knowledge of NEC IES NFPA IEEE and OSHA requirements

Candidate must have experience using software (preferably ETAP) to generate electrical system calculations

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 required

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

SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience 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

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.