Principal Engineer and Technical Support Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer and Technical Support Specialist to strengthen technical operations and onsite support for SRNS activities in Aiken, SC. In this role, you will apply advanced engineering expertise to resolve complex technical issues, guide program direction, and support the field implementation and startup of process and testing facilities.

What You’ll Do

• 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 programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations and maintenance programs comply with governing directives.
• Lead technical planning, development, implementation, and budgeting for functions supporting pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities.
• 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 for assigned operations programs.
• Maintain compliance of operations programs with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders.
• Develop operating procedures and training programs to support technicians with less qualification on equipment and instruments.
• Serve on committees related to standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training for SRNS and DOE operations programs.
• Direct daily activity of less qualified technicians and act as the 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 database entries for new equipment tied to projects.

Requirements

• At least 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.

Education and Substitutions

• 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 would substitute for the higher degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Certification or qualification in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner, or SOM.
• Experience implementing and using 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 developing, reviewing, and executing maintenance programs.
• Previous Tritium experience is preferred.

Location and Work Schedule

• Onsite in Aiken, SC.
• Schedule: 40 hour work week, excluding SRNS holidays.
• SRNS work schedules may include 5/8s (8 hour/day, five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day, four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hour/day, alternating AA and BB weeks).
• Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime may be expected at times to meet deliverables and is used at the discretion of the Manager.

Benefits

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

Drug-free workplace note: Federal contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace. Even where state laws permit medical or recreational marijuana use, federal contract requirements may prohibit marijuana use.