JOB TITLE: SENIOR DESIGN SPECIALIST

Working Title: 3D-PDS Plant Designer

DUTIES

• Develop designs for complex engineering systems. Prepare drawings and technical reports. Participate in
  the development of design standards and procedures. Perform technical review of design documents and
  specifications. Provide engineering services support to construction activities.
  
• Prepare and review design standards and procedures. Prepare construction installation specifications and
  details. Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis. Review and approve Design Change Forms.
  Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria.
  Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for
  approval/incorporation. Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by
  determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria. Perform inspections by
  facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions. Review construction
  procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes. Perform in-depth
  analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.
  

Education:

• An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience or
• 12 - 16 years of practical work experience.
  

Experience/Skills:

• Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations,
  materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications. Applies advanced principles and
  practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
  Continued updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary.
  

Area Security Access:

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.


Additional Duties

• Provide 3D-PDS Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS
  

Primary responsibilities include:

• Engineering analysis
  
• 3D Modeling using Plant Design System (PDS) “Piping and Equipment” software, design development, and generation of design output documents
  
• Prepare, review and approve design change forms
  
• Disposition nonconformance reports
  
• Review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models
  
• Resolve construction issues
  
• Additional Education
  

Preferred:

• Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling
  
• Additional Experience Qualifications
  

The following experience/skills are required for this position:

• Demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer in nuclear or process chemical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.
  
• Demonstrate experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, and vendor document reviews.
  
• Significant experience using PDS “Piping and Equipment” software
  
• Candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101.
  

The following qualifications are preferred for this position:

• Previous SRS design experience.
  

Additional Work Requirements

• Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.