Chemical Engineer: Mixing and Transport

United States Department of Energy - Aiken, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Aiken, SC

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The mixing and transport chemical engineer will contribute to SRNL's environmental protection mission by applying chemical mixing and transport expertise to accelerate closure and reduce risk at active cleanup sites for the Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM). This role involves performing and documenting laboratory applied science experimentation in the field of radioactive and hazardous material processing, stabilization, and characterization to enable nuclear materials processing, site cleanup, and waste disposition across the DOE complex. The engineer will develop testing protocols and perform laboratory scale testing using both simulated and radioactive waste tank matrices primarily in support of DOE-EM directives. The work scope may include process support of operating facilities at SRS and throughout the DOE complex, which involves designing, scaling, and assessing mixing and transport systems consisting of liquid or liquid/solids that are Newtonian and non-Newtonian. The engineer will also be responsible for the expansion of scientific boundaries in nuclear knowledge and processes, optimization, integration, and/or process troubleshooting of current site or DOE-complex processes, nuclear material disposition experimentation, and development of reclamation processes. Successful candidates will be expected to think critically, analyze data, and integrate these skills into effective experimental design, execution, and reporting. They should have the ability to scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions, as well as develop partnerships with internal team members and external partners of different backgrounds. Effective communication (both verbal and written) of technical results and interfacing with customers is essential. Additionally, candidates will maintain expertise within their discipline, develop novel solutions and creative proposals to secure additional research funding, gain proficiency with site policies and testing protocols, perform program management and laboratory custodianship responsibilities, and mentor and/or train early-career engineers and scientists.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing protocols and perform laboratory scale testing using simulated and radioactive waste tank matrices.
• Support process operations at SRS and throughout the DOE complex by designing, scaling, and assessing mixing and transport systems.
• Expand scientific boundaries in nuclear knowledge and processes.
• Optimize, integrate, and troubleshoot current site or DOE-complex processes.
• Conduct nuclear material disposition experimentation and develop reclamation processes.
• Think critically and analyze data for effective experimental design and reporting.
• Scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external team members.
• Effectively communicate technical results and interface with customers.
• Maintain expertise within the chemical engineering discipline.
• Develop novel solutions and proposals to secure additional research funding.
• Gain proficiency with site policies and testing protocols.
• Perform program management and laboratory custodianship responsibilities.
• Mentor and/or train early-career engineers and scientists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• 7-9 years of experience with a BS, 6-8 years with an MS, or 5-7 years with a PhD.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain and maintain appropriate level government security clearance.

Benefits

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan