Senior Construction Engineer

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Construction Engineer 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

Provide engineering support to superintendents and crafts, verifies materials, equipment, workmanship and assures results meet design requirements. Assure construction activities are executed in a safe manner with the highest quality standards possible while monitoring the cost and schedule of any given work activity.

Interface and coordinate all aspects of construction with design, procurement, security, safety, operations, health physics, quality control, scheduling, cost and management. Develop construction scope turnover packages and coordinate systems completion and test activities in support of the turnover schedule. Direct the preparation of work packages and familiarize craft in specific work package requirements. Maintain continuity with quality control to ensure work quality meets the requirements. Coordinate with design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes. Lead constructability program in area and provide technical expertise for construction methods and practices. Responsible to ensure that construction work is done correctly and completely. Provide technical and programmatic direction to subordinate construction engineering personnel as required. Provide construction testing and start-up services for construction projects. Administer assigned subcontracts. Provide for nonconformance report and corrective action request dispositioning. Design temporary construction facilities as requested by managers. Assist in establishing maintenance requirements for all permanent plant equipment. Coordinate subcontract activities to ensure materials , equipment and workmanship comply with contract documents.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 5 - 7 years of practical experience in construction engineering or related areas.
• An associate's degree and 7 - 9 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
• A high school diploma and 10 - 14 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A general knowledge of system testing and operations is helpful to ensure system turnover scope is adequate in regard to pre-operational testing.
• 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High familiarization with ASME codes and B31.3 pressure boundary systems.
• Strong understanding of constructability reviews and able to communicate the review process with the design authorities.
• Strong understanding of cross functional teams and communicate issues as they arise and see them resolved.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years

LOCATION

• Aiken, SC – 100% onsite position.
• Mon-Thurs 7:00a-5:30p
• One year base assignment with two renewal year options.

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.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

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.