OVERVIEW Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Design Authority Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) 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. DUTIES: Subcontractor duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide technical direction to assigned engineers. Design and Documentation of NMC&A Measurement Systems, Data collection software, development of process maps, and system for performing NMC&A physical inventories and programmatic requirements, safeguards authorization basis document and implementation plans Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Oversite of Design Engineering staff who provide direct oversite of Architect Engineering (AE) firms preparing new designs and modifications to existing equipment and associated systems for the SRPPF project. Responsible for technical, schedule, and cost performance for the specific AE firms under contract to providing design engineering services to the project. POSITION DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to provide support with a Design Authority Manager to the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project. Responsibilities include oversite of Design Engineering staff who provide direct oversite of Architect Engineering (AE) firms preparing new designs and modifications to existing equipment and associated systems for the SRPPF project. Safety is a primary responsibility for all employees working on and off SRS. Subcontractor shall obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BS in Engineering Discipline. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Previous SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures Working design experience in a nuclear industry/facility including familiarity with NQA-1, commercial grade dedication, etc. Minimum of 5 years in engineering management. Minimum of 15 years nuclear or engineering experience Experienced in preparing, monitoring, and reporting for plans, including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements associated with solving complex engineering problems and projects. Able to perform field walk-downs including leading teams to perform equipment trouble shooting and restoration of function and to document as-installed conditions and to inspect equipment condition. Ability to work independently and within a multi-discipline team Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management and business professionals regarding project requirements and project constructability Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance. US Citizen LOCATION Savannah River Site Aiken, SC Position will be primarily performed at SRS and various off-site locations as needed. The Savannah River Site (SRS), a 310 square mile (198,046 acres) Department of Energy site, is located in the sand-hills region of South Carolina. It encompasses parts of Aiken, Barnwell and Allendale counties and is bordered on the west by the Savannah River and Georgia. SRS is close to several cities, including Augusta, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina. It is also within a few hours of Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Greenville and Charlotte. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The work schedule will be a nominal 40-hour work week but can be part-time or with interruption between on-site requirements dependent on the support requirements necessary for the project. It is estimated that each standard year will consist of two-thousand and eighty hours. Ability to work a schedule that includes weekend days. SALARY AND 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. L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
