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Principal Engineer - Emergency Planning Hazard
- Job Title
- Principal Engineer - Emergency Planning Hazard
- Job ID
- 27751413
- Location
- Aiken, SC, 29801
- Other Location
- Description
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OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Engineer - Emergency Planning Hazard 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 DESCRIPTIONDefine scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges that 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.
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 prepare 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 expertise.
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.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Support the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering (N&CSE) organization in the development of emergency preparedness documentation for various nuclear facilities at the Savannah River Site (SRS). Prepare, develop, and review Emergency Planning Hazards Assessments (EPHAs) and related documents. This includes participating in hazards analysis meetings, developing accident analyses using barrier analysis (i.e., failure of engineered barrier, failure of administrative barrier or control), and performing Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) and Emergency Action Level (EAL) evaluations. In the preparation of EPHAs, perform consequence assessments using the ALOHA and HotSpot computer codes.
Ensure that the developed EPHA documentation complies with Department of Energy (DOE) and
SRS requirements. Demonstrate personal accountability for project schedules, deadlines, budgets,
and the safe performance of work. Serve as site EPHA Lead as well as the site Subject Matter Expert
(SME) on all topics related to EPHAs.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSTypically, a degree in applicable science or engineering discipline or Emergency/Disaster Preparedness with relevant work experience -
Ph.D. and 5+ years of experience. OR
MS degree with 8+
years of experience, OR
BS degree with 10+ years of experience.Desired Qualifications
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.
- Candidate must demonstrate, through support to the DOE complex or the commercial nuclear industry,
a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in emergency planning (or have a Ph.D. with a minimum of
five (5) years of experience). - Previous experience with implementation of DOE O 151.1 Comprehensive Emergency Management
System and its implementing Guide DOE G 151.1-2 Technical Planning Basis is required. - Minimum requirements include knowledge of Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), Emergency Action Level
(EAL) evaluations, and consequence assessments using computer codes such as ALOHA, HotSpot, and/or
EpiCode. - Previous experience authoring EPHAs, developing supporting/related documents, reviewing EPHAs and
related documents, AND ensuring EPHAs and related documents comply with applicable rules and
regulations is required. - Experience using ALOHA and HotSpot is required.
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred. - Previous relevant experience at SRS is preferred.
• Price and Cost to Company: 20%
• Technical Acceptability: 80%PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.
Estimated Hours Per Year: 1200 ST / 200 OT
Work Schedule: :6:00a-4:30 Mon-Thurs..This is a PT position
Onsite or Remote? Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense. Up to 50% Hybrid with approval.
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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