Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a 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. We are seeking a motivated Principal I&C Design Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC. 

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• Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS.
• Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: P&IDs; Control Logics; Loop Diagrams; Instrument Indices; Setpoint Lists; Instrument and Control Valve Specifications; DCS and PLC Design; Instrument Location and Installation Design; Panel Layouts; and Vendor Document Review.
• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involveunique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply sitesystems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to lesssenior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technicalfields, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicatedtechnical 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 programsseeking 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 theseevaluations.
• 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 tasksidentified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of workperformed.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of workperformed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues andmanagement.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.

BS Degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, I&C Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of the above disciplines.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of direct I&C design experience (within the last 15 years) in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Candidate must demonstrate design experience with process control instrumentation, PLCs and distributed control systems.
• Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is required.
• Candidate must be able to perform weekly 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 of over half a mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.(required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.(required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Duration of the Contract: (1) year with the option to extend for (2) additional (1) year option years.
• Anticipated Work Schedule: Mon- Thurs 6:45am-5:15pm EST
• Projects Supported: Supported Area will be determined as needed.
• Onsite or Remote? 100% onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

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.

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