Advisory Engineer
US Citizenship Required - 1 position
SRNS @ SRS, Aiken, SC
RFQ# 1217 / contract: 1-year w/ 2 opt years / Deadline 10/09/2024

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 to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.

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

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 the technical direction of other parts of the department and act 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 the quality of work performed. 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 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 Departments and divisions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
Typically, an advanced degree and experience - PhD degree and about 15 years of experience, MS degree and 17 years of experience, BS degree and about 21 years of experience.
Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution/program or current registration as a
Professional Engineer.
Candidate must have at least two (2) years prior experience working in an Assessor.
capacity
Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of twelve (12) years of Design Engineering (or related
field) work experience on a DOE O 413.3, line item capital asset project with a total project cost> $50M.
Candidate must be capable of managing project tasks and delivering cost effective
Results while maintaining scheduling commitments.
The candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs to document as-installed conditions and/or assess the condition of existing facilities/equipment.
Candidate must be able to work independently and within a multi-discipline team.
The candidate must have excellent communication (e.g., written and verbal) skills and the ability to efficiently interact with NNSA and SRNS Support Teams responsible for Engineering Oversight, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.
Occasional business travel is required.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
Prior SRS Design Engineering experience and knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures is preferred.
Candidate must have completed SRS Self-Assessment Assessor qualification
Training is preferred