Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Engineer - Fire Protection to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, SC.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and 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.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Principal Engineer will provide Fire Protection Design Engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS. Primary responsibilities include engineering task analysis, walk-downs, design development and generation of design output documents. Typical deliverables, based on the area(s) of expertise, include Plan Drawings, Elevation Drawings, Piping Isometrics, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Riser Details, Hydraulic Calculations, Sway Brace Calculations, Connection Diagrams, Conduit / Block Diagrams, Logic Diagrams, Panel Detail Drawings, and Battery Loading Calculations. Provide technical support to site construction forces, start-up & testing, suppliers, or subcontract personnel. Prepare Data Sheets, Statements of Work, Procurement Specifications, and Design Build Specifications. Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must demonstrate ten (10) years recent design experience, four (4) of which shall be in at least one of the following areas of expertise:
• Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling Design
o General knowledge of electrical/control systems, connection diagrams, layout plans, logic diagrams, panel layout details, P&ID’s, and battery loading calculations
• Special Hazard Systems/Water-Based Suppression Systems Design
o General knowledge of mechanical systems, P&ID development, pump calculations, line sizing, and mechanical equipment sizing
calculations.
o Capable of performing hydraulic calculations both manually and electronically using HASS software
o Capable of becoming Radiological Worker Training Level II qualified.

Additional skills required:
• Working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and National Consensus Codes and Standards such as NFPA 13, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A, NFPA 101, IBC, and various other ISA and IEEE standards
• Experience with 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
• Ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to perform field walk-downs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.
US Citizen.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous SRS design experience and familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing design support to SRS facilities is preferred.

LOCATION
Savannah River Site
Aiken, SC
Position will be primarily performed at SRS and various off-site locations as needed.

The Savannah River Site (SRS), a 310 square mile (198,046 acres) Department of Energy site, is located in the sand-hills region of South Carolina. It encompasses parts of Aiken, Barnwell and Allendale counties and is bordered on the west by the Savannah River and Georgia. SRS is close to several cities, including Augusta, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina. It is also within a few hours of Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Greenville and Charlotte.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
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.

The work schedule will be a nominal 40-hour work week but can be part-time or with interruption between on-site requirements dependent on the support requirements necessary for the project. It is estimated that each standard year will consist of two-thousand and eighty hours. Ability to work a schedule that includes weekend days.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
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.