Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, 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 is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems. Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at SRNS. Sponsor new ideas in the department. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form. Report regularly the results and represent SRNS and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills. Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and/or involvement in national technical organizations. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs. Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division.

Education: Typically an advanced degree and experience - PhD degree and about 15 years experience, MS degree and 17 years experience, BS degree and about 21 years experience.

Experience/Skills:

Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution/program or current registration as a Professional Engineer.
Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years prior experience working in an Assessor capacity.
Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of twelve (12) years Design Engineering (or related field) work experience on a DOE O 413.3, line item capital asset project with a total project cost > $50M.
Candidate must be capable of managing project tasks and delivering cost-effective results while maintaining scheduling commitments.
Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs to document as-installed conditions and/or assess condition of existing facilities/equipment.
Candidate must be able to work independently and within a multi-discipline team.
Candidate must have excellent communication (e.g., written and verbal) skills and the ability to efficiently interact with NNSA, as well as SRNS Support Teams responsible for Engineering Oversight, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.
Occasional business travel is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Prior SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures is preferred.
Candidate must have successfully completed SRS Self-Assessment Assessor qualification training.

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