Project Engineer I - Military Veterans

OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Project Engineer I to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a premier national laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans,
• Support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitoring progress and cost performance against these,
• Coordinate the preparation, delivery and coordination of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages,
• Support coordination between design, procurement, material management and construction on technical and schedule requirements,
• Assist in performing tasks as assigned,
• Support the interface and communications,
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines,
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff,
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience (nuclear preferred) in relevant design/field experience required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen,
• Must have a working knowledge of Federal (including Department of Energy Orders) applicable to design,
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening,
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs.

LOCATION
Aiken, South Carolina

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 any time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.