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Omega Technical Services · 22 hours ago

Principal Engineer

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal 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, providing leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and developing effective quality solutions to challenges.

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Responsibilities

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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 be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise
Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles
Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations
Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution
Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed
Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management
Occasionally prepare reports for external publication
Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies
Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles
Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS
Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: P&IDs; Control Logics; Loop Diagrams; Instrument Indices; Setpoint Lists; Instrument and Control Valve Specifications; DCS and PLC Design; Instrument Location and Installation Design; Panel Layouts; and Vendor Document Review
Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS

Qualification

I&C design experiencePLC design experienceDCS design experienceMicroStation CADD proficiencyPh.D. in engineeringLeadershipProblem solvingTechnical communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience
MS with 8+ years' experience
BS with 10+ years' experience or more. BS Degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, I&C Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of the above disciplines
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 ten (10) years of direct I&C design experience (within the last 15 years) in the nuclear or process chemical industry
Candidate must demonstrate design experience with process control instrumentation, PLCs and distributed control systems
Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is required
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

Preferred

Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred
Previous DOE/NNSA work experience
Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits

Company

Omega Technical Services

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Omega Technical Services offers technical support to federal government agencies involved in nuclear weapons management.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Tim Trapuzzano
Chief Executive Officer
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