Nuclear Engineer

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Nuclear Engineer - Engineering (DA109) (Time and Materials | Exempt Engagement Team - Senior Consultant Level) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. - DA109 | Prof.  This position is located in the Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina Area. 

Nuclear Engineer - Engineering (DA109) Candidates shall work to support requirements for TBC (Engineering Services) and statement of work (SOW) while maintaining required qualifications Nuclear & Environmental Management Sector.  ProSidian Team Members (# FTe's: 1) work as part of the Nuclear Engineer Engagement Team Cadre to serve as a Nuclear Engineer responsible for performing a variety of Nuclear Engineering assignments, including design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse process equipment and systems, and generally as a member of a design, construction, operations, or review team on more complex assignments or as a lead on less complex assignments.  In addition, support and engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which the US Department of Energy owns. 

A nuclear engineer is responsible for monitoring nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws that could jeopardize the safety of operations.  They research nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerning the release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.  Additionally, nuclear engineers design equipment and create the operating procedures used in nuclear power plants.  Nuclear engineers usually work on construction sites of a new nuclear power plant.

Nuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems that derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation.  In addition, many of these engineers find industrial and medical uses for radioactive materials—for example, in medical diagnosis and treatment equipment.  May be required to prepare and deliver technical papers or proposals.  Propose solutions to complicated technical issues and problems.  Coach and mentor existing staff on projects and provide new or insightful ideas to existing problems. 

This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements), and ProSidian Team Members work as part of an Engagement Team Cadre to fulfill Nuclear Engineering requirements.  A Nuclear Engineer, or Facilities Nuclear Engineer, designs, builds, and tests various mechanical devices, like industrial machines, transportation systems, and robotics equipment.  Their primary duties include locating problems with various machinery, conducting experiments to improve different product designs, and using CAD technology to build product designs.  Perform a variety of Nuclear Engineering assignments.  For example, the Nuclear Engineer will conduct assessments, aid various customers with maintenance work control issues, solve problems and work as a consultant.  In addition, Nuclear Engineers perform many scientific and technical related to the process of Nuclear, Energy, and Environmental Management Sector products/services/deliverables.  Some of their typical duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following worksite functionalities (Specific Task Order Performance Work Statements May supersede listed tasks for this role):

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform as a lead on more complex engineering assignments.  Perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems and generally lead a design, analysis, or review team on more complex engineering assignments.
• Ability to work independently and directly with customers and clients.
• Develop and design nuclear products and processes (e.g., radiation shielding)
• Oversee technicians who use radiation technology to manufacture products
• Identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements
• Designing and developing prototypes
• Analyzing and testing prototypes and each revision of a device
• Supervising the development of computer-aided design (CAD) project drawings from junior team members
• Developing, initiating, and managing all phases of projects
• Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors
• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources
• Responsibilities for Nuclear Engineer
• Supervise the loading of fuel onto a nuclear reactor
• Maintain safe radiation levels
• Develop new concepts of thermonuclear analysis and new uses of radioactive processes
• Research new uses for nuclear energy in the industrial or medical field
• Develop reactor cores, radiation shielding, and related instruments
• Design and develop nuclear plants that generate power
• Work on the production, handling, and use of nuclear fuel
• Supervise progress of engineering projects
• Identify innovative benefits of nuclear energy
• Monitor production and disposal of nuclear waste
• Research and test nuclear processes and methods
• Oversee operation activities in power plants
• Implement safety protocols for radioactive materials
• Attend training to inform on new trends and technology
• Resolve problems and emergencies onsite
• Performs a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently.
• Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews.
• Generate complete design specifications for the most complex projects.
• May train other engineers on technical issues related to engineering assignments' research, design, development, testing, and analysis.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases to track project status.
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations, analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
• Support the development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• May organize and supervise a group of employees for a given project, contract, or job with overall responsibility for cost, schedule, technical and employee performance.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NUCLEAR ENGINEER

• Detail-oriented and able to solve problems independently
• Lab and field work during studies is highly recommended
• Ability to operate complex machinery
• Possess a strong mathematics background
• Keep up to date with fast-moving developments in science and technology
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Solid understanding of natural sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct assessments and audits, independent checks, readiness reviews, or similar within DOE facilities.
• Ability to function as a consultant in solving problems.
• History of developing or working with work packages.
• Familiarity with at least one maintenance/plant operations software package (Smart Plant, Champs, or Maximo).
• Adequate technical skills to read and understand drawings, diagrams, procurement packages, P&IDs, or similar.
• Computer competency in the use of Excel and MS Word.
• Experience working with Design Change Control (specifically change orders and Temporary Modifications)
• Experience working with Lock Out/Tag Out programs

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication, analytical skills, and professional attitude.
• The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• A variety of technical skills, industry knowledge, and soft skills to work with team members in creating effective products and devices.
• Due to the nature of the work, the Candidate must be a US Citizen | Dual Citizenship is not permitted
• Creative thinking and innovation
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of target user and market
• Ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience as a nuclear engineer or in a similar role
• Hands-on experience managing complex machinery
• Excellent understanding of safety rules and laws on nuclear power use
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Degree in Nuclear Engineering or similar field; a Master's or Ph.D. Is a plus
• An engineering license is required
• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Master's Degree or Professional Nuclear Engineering Licensure
• A bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering and demonstrable experience in a nuclear power plant setting is required.
• Lead in a maintenance organization within a DOE facility.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the nuclear field and at least 7 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Nuclear Engineers must have a bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or another Nuclear Engineering discipline, such as biomedical or computer Nuclear Engineering. 
• Education typically includes theoretical coursework, hands-on projects, and training with various computer programming programs, power systems, and technically oriented material subjects, like hydraulics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Hold a Professional Engineering (PE) - Nuclear Engineering license.  To earn the PE licensure, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Nuclear Engineering and Technology (ABET) and experience working under the supervision of a licensed Nuclear Engineer.
• Experience with DOE and NCS experience and Candidate must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and other Nuclear Engineering concepts
• Excellent math skills, including advanced geometry, calculus, and physics
• Familiarity with CAD and other mechanical design software

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

3.6 Personnel Qualifications/Certifications --- all personnel shall have demonstrated experience in Nuclear Safety, Criticality, Radiological Engineering, Health Physics, Fire Protection, or Engineering Technical Support.  These individuals must have U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain DOE site access.

3.6.1 Nuclear and Criticality Safety --- IMC Contractor/SRS or other DOE complex experience is preferred.

Criticality personnel are required to obtain or have SRS Nuclear Criticality Safety qualifications (e.g., Criticality Safety Engineer (CSE), Senior Criticality Safety Engineer (SCSE), Criticality Safety Officer (CSO), Associate Criticality Safety Engineer (ACSE)).

Radiological Engineering and Health Physics personnel are required to achieve/maintain applicable SRS qualifications.

3.6.2 Fire Protection: Fire protection personnel shall be ---

1. Registered professional engineer in an engineering discipline that encompasses the scope of work being performed. Or

2. Certified National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III in the applicable NICET subfield for the subject fire protection system (i.e., water-based systems layout, fire alarm systems, inspection and testing of water-based systems, special hazards suppression

systems, or special hazards suppression systems, or special hazards systems).

Or

3. Manufacturer/Factory trained and certified for the subject fire protection systems/feature. Or

4. Graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum with a minimum of four (4) years of engineering practice, three (3) of which are in design that encompasses the subject fire protection system.

3.6.3 Engineering Technical Support --- IMC Contractor/SRS or other DOE complex experience is preferred.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

WORK HOURS: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes SRS holidays. Each work day has a 30-minute lunch.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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