Principal Engineer - Startup Engineer/Commissioning

Seeking a

Principal Engineer
• Startup Engineer/Commissioning

to support our federal government client in

Aiken, SC.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 1/28/2025 at 12:00 noon EST.
Requirements:
The

Contractor

will perform the following duties:

Define the scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges that involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields 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.
Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new applications of existing engineering or scientific principles.
Evaluate the results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans, including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget, and review the quality of work performed.
Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, and management.
Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
Demonstrate creative ability through the medium of patent disclosures, problem-solving, engineering reports, technical papers, and articles.
Work Hours:

Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules, including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes the client holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

The anticipated work schedule is 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Area Security Access:

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.

An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
Qualifications:
Required

Technical knowledge of Commissioning/Startup Testing, including experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories:

Conduct of Startup Testing
Design Reviews
Procedure development
Test Execution

Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E, Startup Test Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent Commissioning/Startup program
Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures
Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work
Demonstrated minimum of 1 year of recent testing/commissioning experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE/NNSA), or the commercial nuclear industry
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance
Education

A Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5 years' experience. OR
An MS with 8 years' experience. OR
A BS with 10 years' experience or more.
Preferred

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years
Startup Testing Execution qualification(s), Level II/III (per ASME NQA-1 test program)

NOTE:

US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract.
Additional Information:
OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) embraces equal opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that embodies a diversity of experiences, views, and skill sets.
OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: PTO, Holidays, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, and Direct Deposit.
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