Principal Technical Advisor

E2 Consulting Engineers•Aiken, SC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

E2 Federal Services, LLC, an affiliate of E2 Consulting Engineers, LP, is seeking a Principal Technical Advisor. The role establishes cost-effective technical solutions to issues arising from changing requirements and develops leading-edge methods and technologies to mitigate programmatic and operational issues. It provides expert technical leadership on complex technical and organizational matters, strategic planning, project work, and program improvement. The position also provides Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team, including support for qualifying applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components; developing and reviewing CGD plans; advising on qualification decisions; and participating in project meetings. The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers and phones. It requires the ability to sit or stand and move freely for up to eight hours per day. Local candidates only. A Q clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The role is safety-focused and includes required safety training and compliance with safety rules. Following an offer, applicants may be required to complete background checks, drug testing, and/or a fit-for-duty physical examination.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Q clearance required.
Bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering field, such as chemistry, physics, biology, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
15 to 20 years of experience, preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management; an advanced degree at the master's or Ph.D./doctorate level may proportionally reduce the required years of experience.
Specialized technical knowledge appropriate to the assignment; typical areas include analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations, with a high level of proficiency.
Safety training and compliance with safety rules, including stopping work when conditions are unsafe.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree at the master's or Ph.D./doctorate level.
Experience in statistics, mathematics, or computer sciences for assignments requiring those disciplines, together with substantial practical experience.
Knowledge of experimental design and project management.
Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various software, and knowledge of administrative systems.
Previous assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business functions such as finance, operational or program/project planning and scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations.
Substantive management experience in relevant or related fields.

Responsibilities

Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements and define and conduct technical investigations as appropriate.
Develop leading-edge methods and technologies to mitigate programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.
Provide expert technical guidance and leadership in resolving atypical and unusually complex issues affecting the organization or program operations, including site policies, process reengineering, strategic planning, and organizational development.
Lead multidisciplinary teams conducting high-visibility or business-sensitive project work involving complex problems and budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues; engage consultants and outside experts when appropriate.
Define the scope of new project work and changing technical program requirements.
Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines and consult with management and staff on corrective action plans.
Represent the assigned organization and technical issues to internal and external customers, manage related correspondence, and interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, other external organizations, oversight panels, and boards on substantive technical matters.
Propose strategic business goals and milestones related to areas of technical expertise, participate in strategic initiatives, and develop strategic plans for new program areas and technical issue resolution.
Remain current on emerging job-related technologies and communicate advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations.
Use initiative and delegated authority to draw on resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within a team environment and with limited direction.
Provide input to and participate in programmatic improvement initiatives supporting mission goals.
Provide technical and operational input on Authorization Bases Documents, technical reports, program-level procedures, and materials for Training, Procedures, and other support organizations.
Obtain safety training, follow safety rules, make safety integral to each task, and stop work when continuing would be unsafe or create an unsafe condition.
Provide CGD subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team to qualify applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components.
Support CGD plan development and review, provide technical advice regarding SSC qualification decisions, and participate in project meetings.