Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist

E2 Consulting Engineers - Aiken, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Aiken, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position at E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. involves providing advanced technical expertise and support to SRNS operations, focusing on resolving complex technical issues with site-wide implications. The role encompasses directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical operations related programs, ensuring compliance with governing directives.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, develop, implement, and budget for various technical functions in support of pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities.
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical related issues.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs.
• Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders.
• Develop operating procedures and training programs to train less qualified technicians on various types of equipment and instruments.
• Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of SRNS and DOE operations programs.
• Direct daily activity of less qualified technicians and serve as an area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8 - 12 years of related experience.
• An Associate's degree and 12 - 15 years of practical experience would substitute for the higher degree requirement.
• A high school diploma and 4-6 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.
• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience, or a MS with 8+ years' experience, or a BS with 10+ years' experience or more.
• Considerable amount of creativity may be required to address unique and new problem areas.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice-to-haves

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Preferred candidate will demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Candidate preferably will have been certified/qualified in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner or SOM.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off