OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Design Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at 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
DUTIES (GENERAL)
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.
DUTIES (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING)
Provide 3D-S3D Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis; 3D Modeling using Hexagon’s S3D software, Piping, Equipment and HVAC modules; design development; and, generation of design output documents. Prepare, review, and approve design change forms, disposition nonconformance reports, review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models, and resolve construction issues.

Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience or 12
- 16 years of practical work experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
Candidate must demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer, including experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, and vendor document reviews.
Significant experience using Hexagon’s S3D software, Piping, Equipment and HVAC modules is required.
Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101 is required.
Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, dressing out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is required.
Candidate must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.
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Desired Qualifications
Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years is preferred.
Prior SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures is preferred.​​
Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling is preferred.
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PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
Price and Cost to Company: 20%
Technical Acceptability: 70%
Availability & Qualifications of Personnel:10%

Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.

Estimated Hours Per Year: 2000 ST/ 800 OT

Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 600am - 430pm

Onsite or Remote? 100% Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

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.

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.