Advisory Engineer – Actinide Separation and Pu Processing Advisor (Hybrid-Part-time)

UDR Consulting Inc • Aiken, SC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for an Advisory Engineer– Actinide Separation and Pu Processing Advisor (Hybrid-Part-time) opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Requirements

• Typically an advance degree and experience - PhD degree and about 15 years experience, MS degree and 17 years experience, BS degree and about 21 years experience.
• Experience in Research and Development focused on Actinide Separations required.
• Demonstrated implementation support of plutonium processing flowsheets required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 for others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at SRNS. 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 SRNS and SRS 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 off gas treatments, and plutonium processing.

Benefits

• UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.
• We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree