Advisory Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Support the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering (N&CSE) organization in the development of nuclear safety calculations and documentation for various facilities at the Savannah River Site (SRS) as an expert in atmospheric transport and dispersion analysis for radiological and toxic chemical consequence evaluations of accident release scenarios to provide support to the Analytical Support group on an as-needed basis. There is a particular need for experience in performing software quality assurance and running atmospheric transport modeling and simulation software, specifically MACCS2 and GENII. Experience in source term calculations and additional atmospheric transport modeling and simulation software (e.g., AXAIR) would be preferred. Develop accident analyses for liquid and solid waste radiological release events. The events to be analyzed may include, but not be limited to, internal and external events (including fires and explosions) and natural phenomenal (including seismic and high wind/tornado). Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and that applicable controls are identified.

Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends
• Reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization (or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields) and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization.
• Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning.
• Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields.
• Influence technical direction of other parts of the department and act as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems.
• Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department.
• Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at SRNS.
• Sponsor new ideas in the department.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Include research, development, testing, and quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form.
• Report regularly the results and represent SRNS and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies.
• Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
• Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and/or involvement in national technical organizations.
• Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight.
• Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.

Education: Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science. PhD in applicable discipline and 15 years relevant work experience, MS degree and 17 years relevant work experience, or BS degree and 21 years relevant work experience required.

Experience/Skills:

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the DOE or commercial nuclear industry providing Facility Safety Basis / Accident Analysis support (per DOE-STD-3009-94 or similar requirements document).

Candidate's resume must document a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling.

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in using MACCS/MACCS2.

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in using GENII.

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing software Quality Assurance (QA) and Verification & Validation (V&V).

Experience in source term calculations and additional atmospheric transport modeling and simulation software (e.g., ALOHA, AXAIR, AERMOD, etc.) would be preferred.

Education: Typically an advance degree and experience - PhD degree and about 15 years' experience, MS degree and 17 years experience, BS degree and about 21 years' experience.

Required skills, knowledge and/or qualifications:

• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of recent experience in the nuclear/criticality safety industry through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered where candidate has an advance degree.
• Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 420.1C, and related directives and standards is required.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work; and proficiency in performing Criticality Safety Program assessments.
• Additional Experience/Skills:
• Previous experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SRS criticality safety documents is preferred.
• Previous SRS nuclear safety engineering experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of a criticality safety code (MCNP or SCALE) is preferred.

Area Security Access:

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering experience/background are preferred, as is Tritium Facility Operating and/or Technical Project experience.

WORK HOURS:

This is a part time position. Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days/week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days/week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day for four days/week plus 8 hours every other Friday). Work week excludes SRNS holidays unless approved by the Manager. Each workday has a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.