Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Experienced Engineer

Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5-15 years of experience, or Master's/Doctorate with commensurate experience
  • Advanced knowledge in engineering theories, concepts, and practices
  • Working knowledge of engineering applications in nuclear and non-nuclear settings
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance
  • Proven problem-solving skills with minimal supervisory guidance

Responsibilities

  • Scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions for nuclear/non-nuclear facilities
  • Utilize SRNS systems with minimal supervision
  • Accept complex tasks with minimal guidance from senior professionals
  • Collaborate with operations personnel to ensure system operability
  • Oversee system configuration control and minor design development
  • Apply Federal/National Codes and Standards during projects
  • Coordinate with design and project management teams on large scale projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Support for security clearance application and maintenance
Full Job Description
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

SRNS is seeking to hire experienced engineers to work within SRS facilities. Engineers may be assigned to one of the following specific facility operations and have discipline specific ownership and maintenance of the following types of systems among others:
• Nuclear Chemical and Industrial Unit Operations
• Industrial Mechanical systems (Nuclear and Non-nuclear HVAC, Rotating Equipment)
• Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Utilities (Power Distribution, Steam, Water Compressed Gases)
• Civil/Structural (Buildings, Roads, Bridges, Dams)
• Fire Protection Systems

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions to assigned problems within Federal nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
• Begin using SRNS systems and meeting SRNS requirements with minimal supervisory guidance.
• Accepts complex tasks and receives minimal guidance from senior professionals.
Specific day to day tasks may include:
• Work directly with operations and maintenance personnel to maintain system operability
• System Configuration Control to include minor design development, component replacement, facility walkdowns, drawing reviews/updates, procedure development/review/approval, preventive maintenance identification
• Usage of Federal/National Codes and Standards
• Work package/system maintenance review and approval
• Work with Design or Project Management organizations on large scale designs and projects

Required Qualifications

P3: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant field plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

P4: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant field plus at least ten years of experience (YOE), OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least eight years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field plus at least five years of experience (YOE)
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

P5: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant field plus at least fifteen years of experience (YOE), OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least twelve years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field plus at least eight years of experience (YOE)
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We'd Also Like to See

Master's degree in applicable science or engineering discipline
Advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques
Working knowledge of pertinent engineering practices and applications

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Discipline Description

Engineering - Multidiscipline personnel typically own a multidiscipline engineering related work scope. Responsibilities are within the Engineering Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

Career Band Description
• Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
• Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
• Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
• May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise

Career Level Description

P3: Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own field/discipline, solving complex problems with minimal guidance and oversight.
P4: Requires specialized expertise in field/discipline acquired through significant years of experience, leading others to solve complex problems, working independently with guidance in only the most complex situations; may lead functional teams or projects.
P5: Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth expertise in own field/discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines, while solving unique problems that have a broad impact on the business.

Job Family Description

Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

About Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is a joint venture between Fluor Corporation, Newport News Nuclear and Honeywell, responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site. The Savannah River Site is a nuclear reservation in South Carolina that was built during the 1950s to refine nuclear materials for the US nuclear weapons program. Today, the site is used for nuclear materials management, environmental management, and nuclear energy research and development. SRNS provides a wide range of services, including nuclear materials management, environmental management, and nuclear energy research and development.
Learn more about Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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