Part-Time Advisory Engineer - Actinide Separation and Pu Processing Advisor

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a Part-Time Advisory Engineer - Actinide Separation and Pu Processing Advisor to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC. Application Deadline: Wednesday, 02/25/2026, 12 noon EST. Requirements: The Contractor will perform the following: Develop Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines. Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems. Conceive needed programs for self and for0 others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at the client site. Sponsor new ideas in the department Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form. Report regularly the results and represent the client in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills. Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in national technical organizations. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs. Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division. Additional Duties Consult on Aqueous Recovery flowsheet and best practices for safe implementation in facilities such as HB-Line. Consult on Pyrochemical flowsheets and best practices for safe implementation in facilities such as K-Area complex. Provide Subject Matter Expertise in separation theory, chloride salt byproduct and offgas treatments, and plutonium processing. Work Hours: Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. This position is Part-Time with anticipated schedule of Mon-Thurs 7am to 5:30 pm. Hybrid with 1 telework day per week. Travel: Job may require travel to support technical discussions or presentations for Pit Production stakeholders at other NSE sites. Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Qualifications: Required Experience in Research and Development focused on Actinide Separations Demonstrated implementation support of plutonium processing flowsheets Must have the ability to travel Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance Education: Typically an advance degree and experience. PhD degree and about 15 years experience, OR MS degree and 17 years experience, OR BS degree and about 21 years experience.

Requirements

Experience in Research and Development focused on Actinide Separations
Demonstrated implementation support of plutonium processing flowsheets
Must have the ability to travel
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance
PhD degree and about 15 years experience, OR
MS degree and 17 years experience, OR
BS degree and about 21 years experience.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years
Demonstrated development of novel processing techniques for plutonium and/or uranium
Experience interfacing with Savannah River Site operating facility personnel during deployment of plutonium flowsheets

Responsibilities

Develop Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization.
Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning.
Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems.
Conceive needed programs for self and for0 others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at the client site.
Sponsor new ideas in the department Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form.
Report regularly the results and represent the client in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies.
Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in national technical organizations. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight.
Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.
Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives.
Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division.
Consult on Aqueous Recovery flowsheet and best practices for safe implementation in facilities such as HB-Line.
Consult on Pyrochemical flowsheets and best practices for safe implementation in facilities such as K-Area complex.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise in separation theory, chloride salt byproduct and offgas treatments, and plutonium processing.