OverviewLongenecker & 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 motivatedSenior Design Specialist A (2D/3D Structural Designer)
to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop designs for complex engineering systems.
- Prepare drawings and technical reports.
- Participate in the development of design standards and procedures.
- Perform technical review of design documents and specifications.
- Provide engineering services support to construction activities.Prepare and review design standards and procedures.
- Prepare construction installation specifications and details.
- Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis.
- Review and approve Design Change Forms.
- Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria.
- Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation.
- Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria. Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions.
- Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.
- Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.
- Provide 2D/3D Structural Design staff augmentation support to SRNS.
- Primary responsibilities include design development, and generation of design output documents including but not limited to:Concrete buildings and foundations, Structural steel for supports, platforms, and buildings, Rebar detailing ,Steel detailing,Preparation of fabrication drawings ,Review of vendor documents and Commodity supports.
- Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
- Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.
Education and Licensure
- Associate degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years of work experience or 12 - 16 years of practical work experience.(required)
- Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 10 years (range, if applicable XX-XX preferred) of relevant experienceor equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- An in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications.(required)
- Ability to apply advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.(required)
- Continued knowledge on new technologies and hardware in the industry.
- 8 years of experience as a Structural Designer including experience with structural detailing and design of building structures and commodity supports.(required)
- Knowledge of 3D structural modeling and experience using 3D Modeling using Hexagons S3D software.(required)
- Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for structural design.(required)
- The ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.(required)
- 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)
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