Fellow Engineer Structural Analyst

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated

Fellow Engineer Structural Analyst to contribute to our mission supporting our work at 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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, 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(s) of technical expertise,
  
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise,
  
• Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the external world,
  
• Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers,
  
• Identify technical programs which can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them,
  
• Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems,
  
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management,
  
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements,
  
• Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, managers and oversight groups,
  
• Prepare reports for external publication.
  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. degree and about 10 years' experience. OR,
  
• A MS degree and 12 years' experience,OR
  
• A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience,
  
• An advanced Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience,
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide advanced analysis and design of all types of buildings and structures for normal and accident loading conditions.
  
• Advanced structural analytical capabilities include dynamic seismic analysis (response spectra and time-history), generation of in-structure seismic response spectra, tornado winds and missile penetration and precipitation (rain, flood, snow),
  
• Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures,
  
• Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS,
  
• Considered an internal expert in area of expertise,
  
• Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations. Can solve complex problems in field,
  
• Candidate must demonstrate 8 years recent experience in design and analysis of NRC or DOE regulated nuclear facilities,
  
• Experience with finite element analysis is required,
  
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS or ABAQUS or similar computer codes,
  
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards; specifically, IBC, AISC (ASD, LRFD, & N690), ACI (318 & 349) and ASCE (4, 7 & 43),
  
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
  
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening,
  
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,
  
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering,
  
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred,
  
• Experience in analysis for structural response to explosion (blast/detonation and deflagration),
  
• Experience with DOE natural phenomena hazard (NPH), Standard 1020, criteria,
  
• Previous SRS experience.
  

LOCATION

• Aiken, South Carolina
  
• Mon- Thurs 6:45 Am - 5:15pm
  
• Onsite or Remote? 100% onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.
  

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. Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs to document as-installed conditions.

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.