OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated 1513  Advisory Engineer - Actinide Separation and PU Processing  Advisor 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 DOE’s 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:

·   Consult on Aqueous Recovery flowsheet and best practices for safe implementation in facilities such as HB-Line,

·   Consult on Pyrochemical flowsheets and best practices for safe implementation in facilities such as K-Area complex,

·  Provide Subject Matter Expertise in separation theory, chloride salt byproduct and off gas treatments, and plutonium processing,

·  Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines,

· Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, 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 is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning,

·  Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems,

·   Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department,

·  Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at SRNS,

·  Sponsor new ideas in the department Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division,

· Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed,

·  Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements,

· Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form,

·   Report regularly the results and represent SRNS and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies,

·  Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills,

· Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in national technical organizations,

·  Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight,

·  Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.

·  Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ,

·  Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division

· 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

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

· Demonstrated development of novel processing techniques for plutonium and/or uranium preferred.

· Experience interfacing with Savannah River Site operating facility personnel during deployment of plutonium flowsheets preferred.

LOCATION 

·  Aiken, South Carolina,

·   Anticipated Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 7:00a-5:30p. (Part time role)

·    Onsite or Remote? Hybrid. 1 telework day per week. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

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 management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s 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 ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing

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.