Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Engineer - Emergency Planning Hazards Assessment Analyst t o 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 SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Support the SRNS Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering (N&CSE) organization in the development of emergency preparedness documentation for various nuclear facilities at the Savannah River Site.
- Prepare, develop, and review Emergency Planning Hazards Assessments (EPHAs). This includes participating in hazards analysis meetings; and where necessary, develop accident analyses using barrier analysis (i.e., failure of engineered barrier, failure of administrative barrier or control), and performing emergency planning zone (EPZ) and emergency action level (EAL) evaluations. In the preparation of EPHAs, perform consequence assessments using the ALOHA and/or HotSpot computer codes.
- Ensure that the developed EPHA documentation complies with requirements. Demonstrate personal accountability for project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Scopes technical tasks and develops creative solutions to assigned problems. Begins using systems and meeting requirements with minimal supervisory guidance. Accept complex tasks and receives minimal guidance from senior professionals.
- Incorporates conventional engineering or scientific practices and a variety of 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.
- Provides limited guidance and direction to less senior engineering professionals.
- Carries out development and qualification programs on tasks concurrent with other phases, such as design and fabrication, to better evaluate and minimize future problems.
- Develops alternate solutions to existing problems. Performs all detail work necessary to determine best solutions.
- Evaluates proposals and makes recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment.
- May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel.
- Prepares costs and schedule estimates on proposed projects/tasks in assigned area. Demonstrates cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
- Prepares manuals and other documents supporting or publicizing the technical effort. Demonstrates creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers, and articles.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education : Degree in applicable science or engineering discipline.
Experience: Entry-level (with PhD); 2-4 years (with MS degree); or 5-10 years (with BS).
Alternate combinations of education and applicable experience may be considered at the discretion of the Manager.
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.
- Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles, and techniques; has working knowledge of standard engineering/scienti fic practices and applications
- Candidate’s resume must demonstrate a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in emergency planning through support to the Department of Energy (DOE).
- Previous experience with implementation of DOE O 151.1 Comprehensive Emergency Management System and its implementing Guide DOE G 151.1-2 Technical Planning Basis is required.
- Experience using ALOHA and/or HotSpot is required.
Desired Qualifications
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
-Price and Cost to Company: 20%
-Technical Acceptability: 80%
Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.
Estimated Hours Per Year: 2080 ST/ 400 OT
Work Schedule: 700am-530pm
Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense. Hybrid schedule: Mon/Wed onsite, Tue/Thurs offsite.
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.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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