Concrete Materials Engineer Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Concrete Materials Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Engineering (CM100B) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.  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 requirements.  

Concrete Materials Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) Candidates Work as a Concrete Materials Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME)  and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant Services in support of the Liquid Waste Operations (LWO) Saltstone Disposal Units (SDUs).

Tasks include resolution of technical issues, on an as-needed basis, related to multiple 32 mgal reinforced concrete tanks designed and built in accordance with the American Concrete Institute (ACI-350) Standard and the American Water Works Association (AWWA D110) Standard. The concrete mix utilized for the SDUs is a quaternary mix design that includes Type V Cement, Slag, Fly Ash, and Silica Fume. The SME will be relied upon to identify or recommend resolutions for implementation by the SDUs team. 

Services shall be provided using SRR SDU design drawings, Structural Calculation, CSI Specification, Processes, and Procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRR.  The specific tasks shall be directed by the LWO Design Authority and/or assigned technical representative(s).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering with Concrete Material Science Education

Experience /Skills:

• The candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of expert experience in the design and analysis of concrete containment structures and immense knowledge of concrete materials.
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Consensus Codes and Standards applicable to the design and construction of the SDUs. These may include, but are not limited to, American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Water Works Association (AWWA), International Building Code (IBC) and others as required.
• The candidate must demonstrate five (5) years of experience in the design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• The candidate must have the ability to walk down systems in the field.

Desirable Credentials

• Desirable credentials are fellowships in the American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and Structural Engineering Institute (SEI). Provide published papers on concrete performance and structures.
• The SME must have the ability to walk down systems in the field.

Work Hours: Work hour allotment will be on a case by case basis. Depending on the issue and urgency for resolution, weekend work may be required. Work week excludes SRR holidays.

Area Security Access:  A security clearance is not required.

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Qualifications

• 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.

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

Additional Information

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.
• 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 an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom