Senior Engineer (Glovebox)

Work Location

Onsite Aiken, SC 

Employment Type

Full-Time 

Job Summary / Overview

• Scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions to assigned problems. Begin using systems and meeting requirements with minimal supervisory guidance. Accepts complex tasks and receives minimal guidance from senior professionals. 
• Incorporate conventional engineering or scientific 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 limited guidance and direction to less senior engineering professionals. 
• Carry out development and qualification programs on tasks concurrent with other phases such as design and fabrication to better evaluate and minimize future problems. 
• Develop alternate solutions to existing problems. Perform all detail work necessary to determine best solutions. 
• Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment. 
• May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel. 
• Prepare costs and schedule estimates on proposed projects/tasks in assigned area. Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects. 
• Prepare manuals and other documents supporting or publicizing the technical effort. Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles. 

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques; has working knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices and applications. 
• Experience with computers and software to include: Word, Excel, Power Point, and other software and tools as needed. 
• Experience with the design, procurement, fabrication and installation of Gloveboxes within the DOE Complex. 
• Ability to analyze complex operations, identify solutions and implement/track projects to successful closure including good organizational skills. 
• Proficiency, experience, and knowledge with procurement acquisition processes and project management. 
• Ability to effectively work in partnership with peers, Design Authority Engineers, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Glovebox Manufacturers, and Test organizations. 
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.  
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

Education/Experience: 

• BS and 5-10 years experience Or MS degree with 2-4 years experience Or applicable science or engineering discipline entry level PhD degree. 

Desired Skills:

• Candidates who possess an active DOE Q clearance are preferred. 

Work Location: 

100% Onsite in Aiken, SC. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

Anticipated Work Schedule:

Mon-Thur, 7 am - 5 pm

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 a