Principal Technical Advisor

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP•Aiken, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

E2 Federal Services, LLC, an affiliate of E2 Consulting Engineers, LP, is a professional services firm established in 1988 that specializes in federal base operations and infrastructure support services. The Principal Technical Advisor establishes cost-effective technical solutions to issues arising from frequently changing requirements, defines and conducts technical investigations, and develops advanced methods and technologies to address programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies. The role provides expert technical guidance and leadership on complex, high-impact issues; leads multidisciplinary teams; defines project scope and changing technical requirements; and develops strategic plans and goals. The advisor represents the organization to internal and external customers, works with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, oversight panels, and other organizations, and manages special projects across divisions and departments. The role also provides technical input on authorization basis documents, reports, procedures, training, and program improvement initiatives. For the SRPPF Project Team, the advisor provides Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) subject matter expertise to qualify applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components. This includes developing and reviewing CGD plans, advising on qualification decisions, and participating in project meetings. Safety is a primary responsibility in all work. The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. Local candidates only. A Q clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Q clearance required.
Bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering field, with 15 to 20 years of experience; nuclear-related assignments and direct operations management experience are preferred.
Some assignments require a major in statistics, mathematics, or computer sciences, along with substantial practical experience.
Demonstrated high proficiency in specialized technical knowledge relevant to the assignment; typical areas include analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations.
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree at the Master's or PhD/Doctorate level; it proportionally reduces the required years of experience.
Knowledge of experimental design and project management.
Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various types of software.
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 these or related fields.

Responsibilities

Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements and define or conduct technical investigations as appropriate.
Develop advanced methods and technologies to mitigate programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.
Provide expert technical guidance and leadership in resolving atypical, unusually complex issues affecting the organization or program operations.
Lead multidisciplinary teams on highly visible or business-sensitive project work involving complex problems and key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues; engage consultants and outside experts when needed.
Define the scope of new project work and changing technical program requirements.
Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines, and consult 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, external organizations, and oversight panels or boards.
Propose strategic business goals and milestones for technical areas of expertise, participate in strategic initiatives, and develop plans for new program areas and resolution of technical issues.
Stay current on emerging 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, training, and related support functions.
Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, integrate safety into each task, and stop work when continuing would be unsafe.
Provide Commercial Grade Dedication subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team for qualifying applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components.
Develop and review CGD plans, provide technical advice on SSC qualification decisions, and participate in project meetings.