Senior Design Specialist - 3D/PDS Plant Designer

Longenecker & Associates • Aiken, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Design Specialist A to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. 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 Develop designs for complex engineering systems. Prepare drawings and technical reports. Participate in the development of design standards and procedures. Perform technical review of design documents and specifications. Provide engineering services support to construction activities. Prepare and review design standards and procedures. Prepare construction installation specifications and details. Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis. Review and approve Design Change Forms. Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria. Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation. Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria. Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions. Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes. Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems Additional Duties Provide 3D-PDS Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS Primary responsibilities include: Engineering analysis 3D Modeling using Plant Design System (PDS) “Piping and Equipment” software, design development, and generation of design output documents Prepare, review and approve design change forms Disposition nonconformance reports Review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models Resolve construction issues

Requirements

• An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience OR 12- 16 years of practical work experience.
• Demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer in nuclear or process chemical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.
• Demonstrate experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, and vendor document reviews.
• Significant experience using PDS “Piping and Equipment” software
• Candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101.
• 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

• Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling
• Previous SRS Design Experience.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Significant experience using Hexagon’s S3D software, Piping, Equipment and HVAC modules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for complex engineering systems.
• Prepare drawings and technical reports.
• Participate in the development of design standards and procedures.
• Perform technical review of design documents and specifications.
• Provide engineering services support to construction activities.
• Prepare and review design standards and procedures.
• Prepare construction installation specifications and details.
• Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis.
• Review and approve Design Change Forms.
• Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria.
• Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation.
• Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria.
• Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions.
• Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.
• Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems
• Engineering analysis
• 3D Modeling using Plant Design System (PDS) “Piping and Equipment” software, design development, and generation of design output documents
• Prepare, review and approve design change forms
• Disposition nonconformance reports
• Review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models
• Resolve construction issues

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree