Principal Engineer -Training

Longenecker & Associates • Aiken, OH

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Principal Engineer – Trainer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION Provide staff augmentation training support for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (ADDIE) of assigned instructional programs in accordance with approved Training Program Descriptions and Training Plans. General responsibilities include attending training to qualify for SME/instructor status on one or more courses, reviewing and providing input for course and exam improvements, grading course exams and providing feedback for students, providing instruction for specified engineering courses to engineers to include but not limited to: · Conduct of Operations for Engineers · Use of Engineering Standards · SmartPlant Foundation (SPF)/E7 · Nuclear Science & Criticality Controls · Asset Suite · Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow & Thermodynamics · Process Instrumentation · Process Controls · Safety Basis/CHAP/Functional Classification/Emergency Management · Mechanical Components, Drawings, & Documents

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience. OR A MS with 8+ years’ experience. OR A BS with 10+ years’ experience or more.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in an applicable engineering discipline (e.g. electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, nuclear, chemical, computer science, computer related, etc. is preferred)
• Familiarity with engineering manuals, procedures, standards and engineering programs at SRS is preferred.
• Experience in area relative to course of instruction and teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidate shall have good communication and presentation skills.
• Candidate shall be skilled in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop/deliver technical classroom training is required.
• Must be able to attend and qualify for Subject Matter Expert / Instructor Status on numerous training topics.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• SRS experience is preferred but not required.
• Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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 be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
• Keep informed of the advancemeof technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management. Occasionally prepare reports for external publication. Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

Benefits

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees