Principal Engineer and Technical Support Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer and Technical Support Specialist to provide advanced engineering expertise and technical support for SRNS operations at the Aiken, SC site. The role includes technical program direction, compliance with applicable directives, and hands-on support for field implementation and startup of process and testing facilities.

Location and Work Setup

• Location: Aiken, SC (onsite)
• Schedule: 40 hour work week
• Work days: work week excludes SRNS holidays
• Lunch: 30-minute lunch each workday
• Shift options: SRNS uses 5/8s (8 hour/day, five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day, four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day with alternating five-day/ four-day weeks)
• Overtime: expected at times to meet deliverables and used at the discretion of the Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering expertise and support to SRNS operations to address very broad to abstract technical issues with division and/or site-wide implications.
• Direct, plan, develop, implement, and administer technical operations related programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations and maintenance programs align with governing directives.
• Direct technical functions supporting pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities, including planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting.
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and other technical issues.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures to upgrade operations programs.
• Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments supporting assigned operations programs.
• Maintain compliance of technical operations with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders.
• Develop operating procedures and training programs to enable less-qualified technicians to operate a range of equipment and instruments.
• Serve on committees related to standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training for SRNS and DOE operations programs.
• Direct the daily activity of less-qualified technicians and serve as an area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.
• Provide direct support to the SRTE Engineering Project Support group.
• Support field implementation and startup, coordinate with Maintenance personnel for preparation and performance of initial equipment PMs, and maintain SPF and IPI databases for new equipment related to projects.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred with a minimum of 8 to 12 years of related experience.
• An Associate’s degree plus 12 to 15 years of practical experience may substitute for the higher degree requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: at least 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• U.S. Citizenship: required due to federal contract security requirements.
• Background investigation and clearance: successful completion of a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance is required.
• Health and safety: health & safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Experience certified/qualified in a Tritium Facility as a FLM, Planner, or SOM.
• Experience with the use and implementation of DOE Order (O) 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, 1Y-8.20, 4B Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards.
• Proficiency in the development, review, and execution of Maintenance programs.
• Previous Tritium experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Well-being programs to support you and your family

Drug-Free Workplace Notice

Federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.