Sr. Test Engineer

Overview Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a 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. We are seeking a motivated Sr. Test Engineer  to contribute to our mission supporting our work at  APMO in Oak Ridge, TN. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer  competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs  to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Test/Operations Engineer will perform a broad range of activities to support the overall Y-12 APMO Operations and Security oversight efforts within the specialized areas of testing, mechanical/chemical processes, commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities.  The functions and expertise provided by the Senior Test/Operations Engineer ensures APMO’s ability to understand and monitor the implementation of the M&O Contractor’s testing program leading to readiness and commissioning of the facility. This understanding allows for 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 in these areas.The contractor shall be a member of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Staff operating under the general guidance of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Division Director which may include support to other areas outside of testing/commissioning. Work under limited management direction; Serve as Y-12 APMO's subject matter expert on testing of mechanical, piping/process systems, gloveboxes, electrical systems and HVAC systems; Serve as Y-12 APMO's subject matter expert on commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities (i.e. DOE O 425.1 D or NRC CFR requirements); Review and evaluate the contractor’s implementation of the testing program (to include field testing), technical products, and records to ensure they contain and conform to appropriate quality requirements and are technically accurate and complete for their intended purpose; 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; These assignments may include frequent interface with the M&O Contractors and oversight activities during normal and outside of normal working hours, Provide support and oversight of other areas within the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security purview, as requested; and 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. (required) 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). Pr