Systems Engineer

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Systems 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. 

Systems 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 Systems Engineer Engagement Team Cadre to serve as a Systems Engineer responsible for performing a variety of Systems 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 Systems Engineer's job is to determine problems within specific systems. They provide solutions for issues they find in the process, including designing new systems, upgrading hardware and maintaining an existing system.  The Systems Engineer's work function participates in execution functional group planning and performance of program activities while demonstrating compliance to program regulatory and contractual requirements.  They Perform assessments and line surveillance activities to evaluate program and verify systems, Systems Engineering, technical, and process chemical hazards have been appropriately identified and engineered and administrative systems, Systems Engineering, technical, and process chemical hazard controls and safeguards are implemented as required.

Prepare materials that provide response and dispositions for technical and administrative comments identified from internal project and external oversight reviews. Support program status updates to project management and Department of Energy representatives. Supports overall performance of the safety and health system safety functional group and Systems Engineering activities.

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 Systems Engineering requirements.  A Systems Engineer, or Facilities Systems Engineer, designs, builds, and tests various mechanical devices, like industrial machines, transportation systems, and robotics equipment.  In addition, Systems Engineers perform many IT Technology, 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:

• Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance by correcting errors
• Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting.
• Assists in on-the-job training of assigned personnel and provide input for their performance evaluations.
• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources
• Configuring static routes, packet filtering, and network address translation
• Coordinate and work closely with other Systems Engineering, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems
• Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, patching, and core services
• Develop, revise, and update Departmental Internal Procedure (DIPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance on associated systems and network assets
• Establish means of verifying requirements implementation, including acceptance criteria.
• Maintain up-to-date Configuration Control and adhere to all Configuration Management requirements for all Firmware, Software, and Hardware associated with the classified and unclassified networks
• Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services
• Oversee development of Systems Engineering, deployment and integration plans for new network systems
• Participate in technical discussions to resolve system design issues.
• Participation in planning new hardware acquisitions, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization
• Perform as a lead on more complex Systems Engineering assignments. 
• Perform assessments to validate and verify implementation and traceability of requirements into design.
• Perform impact analyses for proposed requirement changes.
• Perform model-based Systems Engineering using a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) automation tool (e.g., IBM® Rationale DOORS® or Innoslate by Spec Innovations).
• Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation.
• Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of Systems Engineering work.
• Prepare and submit status reports, and technical briefs, as required, to senior management and customers
• Prepare and submit status reports, and technical briefs, as required, to supervisor, senior management, and customers.
• Prepare functional/system analysis to define facility/system design requirements.
• Prepare system and facility design criteria documents.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantify take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Produce and deliver reports on system utilization
• Provide support and lead technical system administration, expected to provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for problems involving system operations
• Provide technical expertise at management meetings, as well as planning and scheduling meetings as required
• Provides technical expertise/guidance to Systems Engineering, construction, start-up, and commissioning regarding operability safety and systems, Systems Engineering, technical, and process chemical safety.
• Research and document system operations and limits from the review of design and basis documents and from discussions with system designers.
• Review bid analyses and make recommendations.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate Systems Engineers.
• Reviews design documents, operating procedures, work planning documents, and commissioning test documents to support identification of hazards and appropriate determination of hazard controls and safeguards is completed.
• Support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files.
• Support system-level design verification, requirements verification, test requirements specification, and requirements flow down and traceability.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Provides technical based oversight and management of network Systems Engineering, systems administration, and information assurance activities related to the networks.
• Provides Operating System administration for all Clients and Servers connected to classified and unclassified networks.  Deploys Cyber Security mandated system upgrades, system patches, and system security lockdown requirements. Performs system wide troubleshooting and problem resolution in a live mission environment.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation
• Ability to work independently and directly with customers and clients.
• Detail-oriented and able to solve problems independently
• Keep up to date with fast-moving developments in science and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• History of developing or working with work packages.
• 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 Systems 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 Systems Engineering or similar field; a Master's or Ph.D. Is a plus
• An Systems 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Computer Science or Systems Engineering field, or a related discipline from an accredited university or equivalent education/experience.
• Education typically includes theoretical coursework, hands-on projects, and training with various computer programming programs, power systems, and technically oriented material subjects - years of directly related work experience may be substituted for education.
• Hold a Professional Systems Engineering (PE) - Systems Engineering license.  To earn the PE licensure, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Systems Engineering and Technology (ABET) and experience working under the supervision of a licensed Systems Engineer.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent math skills, including advanced geometry, calculus, and physics
• 10 years' experience in a related field of assignment with 5 years in the specific field of assignment
• Has experience overseeing Systems Engineering activities of an organization's information systems
• History of success in planning, designing, developing, evaluating, testing, and integrating an organization's systems infrastructure, including the implementation and design of hardware and software
• Fundamental knowledge of the OSI model with specialization in layers 2, 3, and 4
• Knowledge of IT systems, to include Windows, UNIX, and networking concepts

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Must have the basic keyboarding skills and aptitude for neatness and accuracy in sorting• Must be proficient in operating a calculator, personal computers, computer software and standard office equipment
• Must have the basic keyboarding skills and aptitude for neatness and accuracy in sorting
• Required Training, Licenses and Certifications:
• Existing MCSA/MCSE certification for 2016 Server Administration. or, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (Exams MD-100 & MD-101)
• Experience in hazardous waste treatment facilities, chemical processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities preferred.
• Experience with national consensus codes and standards preferred.
• Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management per 29 CFR 1910.119 and/or familiarity with the Center for Chemical Process Safety, Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety, preferred.
• Experience with process hazard analysis or with process flowsheets, preferred.
• Certification, chartered, or professional licenses in Systems Engineering or safety disciplines, preferred.

• 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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