OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Principal Engineer – I&C to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
- Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS
Education and Licensure
- 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.
- 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.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
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, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
- Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- 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.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
- 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 and 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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