Advisory Engineer - Project Engineer 1285

Advisory Engineer - Project Engineer
US Citizenship Required - 2 positions

SRNS @ SRS, Aiken, SC  

RFQ# 1285 / contract: 1-year w/ 2 opt years / Deadline 1/28/2025

SUMMARY: 

Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise, and influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.

Resolve complex problems by applying technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields. Use other technical resources in the company and external resources. Incorporate advanced technical practices and various complex features into problem-solving and program planning, such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or unique materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements.

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and are recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in the group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and adjacent technical fields. Influence technical direction of other department parts acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems. Conceive needed programs for self and others in the department. Put other technical needs at SRNS in perspective. Sponsor new ideas in the department. Prepare plans, including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for the division. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor budget expenditures, and review work quality.

Include research, development, testing, and quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form. Report regularly the results and represent SRNS and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills. Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals, which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in National technical organizations. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development, and application programs for others and assist in planning such programs. Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts through active leadership, leading to successful implementation of division and department TQ initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in the Department and Division.

DUTIES (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING)
Provide staff augmentation support to SRNS. Integrate and manage engineering activities for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and priorities. Provide project management tools and methods for assigned projects and support the development of future projects. Manage project tasks and deliver results regarding their cost and schedule. 

Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. SRNS will provide programmatic guidance.

Qualifications for Advisory Engineer - Project Engineer 1285

Please answer how you meet each qualification as if you were being interviewed in person. Many times, they will not interview, so this is your chance to sell yourself. A YES or a NO is not an acceptable answer unless specified. Many of the required qualifications are not posed as questions, but you need to demonstrate how you meet each qualification. Answer each clearly and thoroughly. You must meet every required qualification in order to be submitted for this role.

1. PhD degree and about 15 years of experience, an MS degree and 17 years of experience, and a BS degree and about 21 years of experience.
   Position Specific: BS Degree in Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer Please Answer:

2. Candidate must demonstrate at least 12 years of design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry. Please Answer:

3. Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear
   Industry/facility. Please Answer:

4. Evaluating project cost and schedule variances and implementing corrective actions. Please Answer:

5. Reviewing cost accounts for procurement of engineered materials. Please Answer:

6. Establishing projects' scope of work includes assuring that firm customer requirements are developed. Please Answer:

7.  Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. Please Answer:

8. The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities. Please Answer:

9. Previous SRS Design Engineering experience and knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures are preferred. Please Answer:

10. Evaluating tasks of subcontractors to ensure design output meets project technical, cost, and schedule objectives. Please Answer:

11. Establishing baselines for design activities for all assigned projects and engineering work
    Requests. Please Answer:

12. Provide your preferred phone number and email address. Please Answer:

13. US Citizenship is required.  Are you a US Citizen? Please Answer:

14. List 3 Professional References. Please Answer: