Environmental Engineer

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Environmental Engineer - Engineering (DS109) (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. - DS109 | Prof.  This position is located in the Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina Area. 

Environmental Engineer - Engineering (DS109) 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 work as part of the Environmental Engineer Engagement Team Cadre to serve as an Environmental Engineer responsible for performing a variety of Environmental Engineering assignments, including design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of various 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 projects.  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.

An Environmental Engineer, or Environmental Engineering Specialist, is responsible for using environmental science principles to improve public health, reduce pollution and remove environmental hazards from the community.  Their duties include collecting ecological samples and data, performing land assessments, and designing systems to eliminate waste safely.  Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. In addition, they work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.

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 Environmental Engineering requirements.  An Environmental Engineer, or Facilities Environmental Engineer, designs, builds, and tests various mechanical devices, like industrial machines, transportation systems, and robotics equipment.  In addition, Environmental Engineers perform many Environmental, scientific, and technical tasks 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:

• Analyze and resolve work-related issues and assist Environmental Specialists in identifying and resolving problems.
• Conduct audits and inspections of hazardous waste generator points and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Conduct reclamation, recycling, and reuse operations for the assigned program.
• Develop guidelines for the disposal of hazardous materials
• Direct chemical treatment service for chilled and hot water systems.
• Ensure that productivity, schedule, and contract commitments are achieved, and client policy and safety requirements comply.
• Establish, organize, and train the Worksite, Client Engagement, Project, and Facility Spill Response Teams and serve as incident Commander.
• Evaluate current systems and design innovative ways to improve or replace the existing systems or processes
• Field observation and field sample collections
• Find better solutions for site cleanup on a construction site
• Improve waste management system design
• Investigate, record, and compile reports for environmental-related complaints
• Land assessments for industrial, commercial, or residential sites for environmental impact if someone were to build on that site
• Monitor sick leave, emergency leave, and leave without pay for all employees under their supervision. In addition, perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Monitor the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Storm Water installation programs and conduct monitoring and sampling in support of environmental permits.
• Operate and provide limited maintenance for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water Deionization Facility, And Ground Water Treatment Facility.

Other Responsibilities: Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Other Responsibilities: Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.  It is our policy to provide services that meet customer expectations consistently.  Accordingly, each employee must conform to the ProSidian Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable ProSidian Quality System documents and customer contracts. In addition, each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Other Responsibilities: Safety - ProSidian enforces a safety culture whereby all employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.  As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

• Oversee environmental operations for the assigned worksite.
• Pollution-control and waste treatment planning
• potential to act as a regulatory arm for the organization's compliance with waste disposal and management
• Prepare and maintain all records, reports, and associated documentation necessary to comply with Federal, State, and local environmental requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to all installation waste generating facilities and conducts training for designated waste managers.
• Reclamation and disposal of air, water, and land
• Use of specialized equipment to test soil, water, and air of a construction area

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A variety of technical skills, industry knowledge, and soft skills to work with team members in creating effective products and devices.
• Ability to work under pressure with advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• An electrical engineering license is required
• Creative thinking and innovation with commercial awareness, including an understanding of target user and market
• Due to the nature of the work, the Candidate must be a US Citizen | Dual Citizenship is not permitted
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical ,and teamwork skills with a professional attitude.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, including advanced geometry, calculus, and physics
• Excellent understanding of safety rules and laws on nuclear power use
• Experience with DOE and NCS experience and Candidate must be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Expertise using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Teams
• Hands-on experience managing complex machinery
• Must be a Citizen of the US and able to obtain unescorted access to a US Nuclear Power Plant
• Must be able to interface with other members of the project team, including other disciplines, clients, contractors, and vendors with previous experience as an Environmental Engineer or in a similar role
• Previous experience as an Environmental Engineer or in a similar role
• The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A College degree (BA/BS) in physical or biological sciences or ten (10) years demonstrated proficiency in managing environmental operations for large operations and maintenance or manufacturing companies.
• A Master's Degree or Professional Environmental Engineer Licensure preferred
• At least Six (6) years' experience in Environmental Management, including two (2) years of supervisory level experience. Non-Degreed - Ten (10) years. Degreed - Six (6) years.
• 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.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent math skills, including advanced geometry, calculus, and physics
• Experience with DOE and NCS experience and Candidate must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance
• Hold a Professional Engineering (PE) - Environmental Engineering license.  To earn the PE licensure, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Environmental Engineering and Technology (ABET) and experience working under the supervision of a licensed Environmental Engineer.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and other Environmental Engineering concepts
• Lead in a Nuclear, Energy, and Environmental Management Sector maintenance organization within a DOE facility.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Environmental Engineering | Instrumentation & Controls Experience | Experience with DOE | PE License Preferred
• Requisite work experience and technical skills to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the Environmental Engineers working and performing tasks in the Energy Industry (Oil and Gas / Power and Utilities / Nuclear Energy)
• The ability to read, write and interpret technical data and working knowledge of the inspection, repair, and testing of the environmental system components of aircraft and associated engines is required. The position may require travel.

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.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

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