Principal Engineer (electrical Design Authority)

Principal Engineer (Electrical Design Authority)

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

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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.
• 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 one's 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.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers, colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
• Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be capable of conducting independent technical reviews of nuclear technical work documents in support of Electrical Design Authority work, including the various NNSA projects underway. 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

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (Lor Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred, Prior SRS experience and NNSA Capital Projects experience preferred. Preferred electrical engineering/science degree with Twenty-five (25) years of experience in facility engineering support with a minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in design authority engineering experience. Candidates who have extensive knowledge and experience with the following are preferred:

• Conduct of Engineering related procedures and requirements in the DOE/NNSA environment
• Conduct of Maintenance and Construction related activities preferred
• Department of Energy Orders and Regulations relative to the technical support required of DOE facilities
• Working knowledge of Engineering Codes/standards requirements
• Demonstration of working with multi-functional engineering organizations

Location

Aiken, SC

Mon-Thurs 6:00am-4:30pm EST

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. Candidates must be able to perform periodic 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 half a mile, climbing of 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.