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Senior Advisory Engineer
- Job Title
- Senior Advisory Engineer
- Job ID
- 27742670
- Location
- Aiken, SC, 29801
- Other Location
- Description
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OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Advisory Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS 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 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
DUTIESDETAILS OF THIS POSITION DEPEND UPON THE SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT AND THE APPROVAL OF THE SITE CHIEF ENGINEER AS WELL AS THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
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 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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSTypically an advance degree and experience - PhD degree and about 17 years experience, MS degree and 19 years experience, BS degree and about 25 years experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- 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.
- The candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of NNSA Defense Programs-Business Process System.
- A background in production within the NSE complex to include working across sites to solve issues and presenting program updates to NNSA.
- Experience working as a product engineer and establishing a product engineering function within a NSE site.
- Experience establishing a Manufacturing Execution System.
- Successful NNSA product sales background.
- Demonstrated experience in Pit manufacturing.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience mentoring others.
- Experience developing project plans, schedules, and project reporting tools.
Desired Qualifications- Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years is preferred.
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
-Price and Cost to Company: 20%
-Technical Acceptability: 80%
Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.
Estimated Hours Per Year: 2000 ST/ 200 OT
Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 600am-400pm
Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense. 70% remote & 30% 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 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.
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.
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