Advisory Engineer

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you're part of something bigger here.

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Advisory Engineer to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.

As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

DUTIES:

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 dicult 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 the technical direction of other parts of the department and act as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize creative solutions to technical problems. Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department. Put needs in perspective concerning other technical needs at SRNS. Sponsor new ideas in the department. Prepare plans, including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements, to solve major technical tasks for the division. Develop schedules, monitor progress, track budget expenditures, and review the quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, and quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form. Report regularly on 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 the successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in the Department and Division.

Integrate and manage engineering activities for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and priorities. Provide project management tools and methods to assigned projects and support the development of future projects. Manage project tasks and deliver results within cost and schedule constraints.
• Engineering services shall be provided in accordance with SRNS processes and procedures. SRNS will provide programmatic guidance.

• Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science. PhD in applicable discipline and 15 years relevant work experience.
• MS degree and 17 years relevant work experience.
• BS degree and 21 years relevant work experience required.

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 12 years design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.
• Providing overall engineering and design direction, leadership, and management for assigned projects and tasks.
• Integrating engineering resources for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and engineering tools for engineering tasks
• Providing administrative guidance to leads and managers.
• Responsibilities for overall management, scheduling, and priority of the tasks and projects assigned.

• Managing the administration, document control, project controls, and quality engineering sections for all assigned projects through section supervisors.

• Resolving conflicts between project direction and technical direction from the functional managers.

• Participating in department and site-wide programmatic issues resolution and quality improvements.

• Responsibilities for creating a team through requesting, evaluating, and developing

  engineering expertise capable of achieving the objectives of the projects assigned.- Evaluating tasks of subcontractors to ensure design output meets project technical,

  cost, and schedule objectives.

• Establishing baselines for design activities for all assigned projects and engineering

  work requests.

• Recommending to project managers, subcontractor authorizations for new work and changes to baselines.

• Evaluating project cost and schedule variances and implementing corrective actions.

• Experience with EVMS tools.

• Reviewing cost accounts for the procurement of engineered materials.

• Working with diverse teams to deliver results.

• Establishing the project's scope of work, including assuring that there are firm customer requirements developed.

• Ability to perform 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 more than half a mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, dressing out in protective clothing, and environments requiring a respirator.

• The ability to produce high-quality documents with attention to detail and to meet defined expectations in meeting management.

• Coordinate, interface, and communicate with management, engineering, facility, operations, quality assurance, and test personnel.

• Communicate clear, concise, and accurate reports,

  evaluations, documents, procedures, reviews, comment resolutions, email, and oral

  presentations.

• Mentor junior team members and develop their design knowledge.

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
• It is preferred the candidate demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities.
• Previous SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures are preferred.

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services 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.