Principal Technical Advisor

Geosyntec Consultants•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a Principal Technical Advisor to support work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, South Carolina. The role provides senior technical leadership and subject-matter expertise for complex issues and programs in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex, including support for the SRPPF Project Team’s Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) work to qualify applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components. The advisor develops cost-effective technical solutions, defines investigations and project scopes, and provides guidance on complex technical, programmatic, and operational challenges. The role leads multidisciplinary teams and special projects, develops strategic plans and goals, advises on corrective actions and qualification decisions, and represents the assigned organization in interactions with DOE and other internal and external stakeholders. The position also contributes technical input to authorization basis documents, reports, procedures, training, and program improvement initiatives. Safety is a primary responsibility. The employee must complete safety training, follow safety rules, and stop work when continuing could be unsafe. The role is part-time, with a stated schedule of Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

At least 15 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or engineering field; cited examples include chemistry, physics, biology, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
For some assignments, a major in statistics, mathematics, or computer science along with substantial practical experience is required.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract security requirements.
Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing are required.
Advanced knowledge of subjects such as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, nondestructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations.
The job description states 15 to 20 years of experience for the degree pathway, preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree at the master’s or Ph.D./doctorate level is preferred and may proportionally reduce the required years of experience.
Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various software types.
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.
Nuclear-related experience and direct operations management experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues arising from frequently changing requirements and define and 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 organizational roles or program operations.
Lead multidisciplinary teams on highly visible or business-sensitive projects 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.
Provide Commercial Grade Dedication subject-matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team, including developing and reviewing CGD plans, advising on SSC qualification decisions, and participating in project meetings.
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 and manage related correspondence.
Interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, other external organizations, and oversight panels or boards on substantive technical matters.
Propose strategic business goals and milestones, participate in related initiatives, and develop strategic plans for new program areas and technical issue resolution.
Remain current on job-related emerging technologies and communicate advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or organizations.
Use initiative and delegated authority to draw on necessary resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within a team environment and with limited direction.
Provide input to programmatic improvement initiatives supporting mission goals.
Provide technical and operational input on Authorization Basis Documents, technical reports, program-level procedures, training, and other support functions as appropriate.
Complete required safety training, follow safety rules, make safety integral to each task, and stop work when continuing would be unsafe.