Sr. Test Engineer

About the role

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated Senior Test Engineer to support the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security oversight efforts at Oak Ridge, TN. This role contributes to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of activities to support testing, mechanical/chemical processes, commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities.
• Ensure compliance-based and performance-based perspectives in determining the adequacy of the contractor’s testing, commissioning and readiness program requirements and the effectiveness of implementation.
• Provide technical guidance, responses, and support for chemical processes, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, piping/process systems, gloveboxes, compressed air, HVAC, testing related questions, and issues presented by management and internal staff.
• Plan and perform assessments as directed by management; reviews progress, evaluates results, and recommends changes to processes and procedures.
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Support and oversee other areas within the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security purview, as requested.
• Produce high quality written assessment reports with minimal to no revisions.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college in Engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with at least 4 years of relevant experience is required;
• or current Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in one of the relevant disciplines from any U.S. State and/or Territory;
• past Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification/license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 is considered equivalent.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering or nuclear operations related position, preferably test/system/operations engineer (including minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/leadership position) at a DOE/NRC regulated facility.
• Demonstrated experience as a test/operations engineer or nuclear operations at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility with a strong background in process and facility related systems (i.e. HVAC, Compressed Air, electrical, chemical processes, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in the commissioning, restart or readiness activities of nuclear facilities (i.e. DOE O 425.1 D or NRC CFR requirements).
• Demonstrated experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of facility related process and mechanical/electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of principles and practices related to testing, process systems, mechanical engineering/design, glovebox design/operation, HVAC systems, electrical systems, piping systems, and commissioning of nuclear facilities regulated by DOE/NRC.
• Background with process system design and operation, including piping and instrument diagrams and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and distributed control systems is desired.
• Individuals must be able to read and understand prints and process piping diagrams.
• Experience with commercial nuclear plant or nuclear facility test programs (to include component, system and/or integrated testing) regulated by DOE/NRC.
• Experience with evaluation and resolution of mechanical engineering related project and code issues (e.g. ASME/ANSI/IBC).
• Prior experience with NQA-1 requirements.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience preparing and presenting reports, including assessments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS

• Experience as a senior system/test/operations engineer at nuclear facilities or commercial nuclear plants.
• Experience as a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO).
• Experience and knowledge of Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI) procedures, programs, and processes.
• Experience leading complex projects and large-scale projects.
• Experience supporting or leading Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR’s) or Operational Readiness Assessment Teams (ORAT’S).

Location

The role is an onsite position in Oak Ridge, TN.