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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Fellow Engineer – Nuclear Safety to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Site 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

·         Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, 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.

·         Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.

·         Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the external world.

·         Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.

·         Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.

·         Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.

·         Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, managers and oversight groups.

·         Mentor junior colleagues.

·         Prepare reports for external publication. 

SRNS Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering Duties

·         SRNS Environmental Management Operations’ (EMO) H Canyon is the only operating, production-scale, radiologically shielded chemical separations facility in the United States. The EMO mission requires dissolving and adjusting nuclear materials in H-Canyon as well as dispositioning dissolved solutions. The N&CSE H-Canyon/HB-Line/F-Area support organization supports mission activities by maintaining safety basis documentation and information which allows continued operations.

·         SRNS is seeking to hire an experienced Nuclear Safety Engineer with primary duties in H-Canyon to 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.

·         Support the development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation for various facilities (H-Canyon, HB-Line, 235-F, F/H Lab, FCC, etc..) at the Savannah River Site. Provide technical assistance in developing, writing, maintaining, and reviewing nuclear safety documents and analyses, technical safety requirements (TSR), limited condition of operations (LCO) and related technical support documentation. Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in field procedures. Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals.

·         Understand Accident Analysis, unreviewed safety question (USQ), Safety Basis Regulatory Authority (SBRA), and Consolidated Hazards Analysis Process (CHAP).

·         Communicate information to DOE representatives, facility operating safety committee members, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·         An advanced degree and experience, a Ph.D. degree and 10 years' experience OR,

·         A MS degree and 12 years' experience OR,

·         A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience. [Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         Considered an internal expert in area of expertise,

·         Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 413.3, DOE O 420.1, DOE STDs 3009, 1186, 1189 and related directives and standards is required,

·         Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations,

·         Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in developing and providing safety basis inputs to facility/project schedules, while meeting deadlines and budgets,

·         Candidate must perform work safely and be proficient in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments.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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Fifteen years of relevant experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining safety basis documents and safety basis support documents is preferred,

·         Demonstrated previous SRS nuclear safety engineering experience is preferred or prior design authority engineering and/or nuclear safety engineering experience for a DOE site,

·         Preferred prior extensive experience writing safety basis documents such as DSA and TSR.

LOCATION

·         Savannah River Nuclear Solutions – Aiken, SC

·         Contract Duration – One year with 2 option year periods.

·         Estimated Hours Per Year – 2080 ST & 400 OT.

·         Anticipated Schedule – 630am to 515pm Mon – Thurs.

·         Onsite – Local candidates or willing to relocate at candidate 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.

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.