Engineer - Knowledge Transfer Program

A Knowledge Transfer Engineer (KTE) participates in the Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP). The KTE must be willing to relocate to another state in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This program supports mission critical national security initiatives by providing Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) personnel the opportunity to engage in cross site collaboration and strengthen technical capabilities essential to pit production operations and related programs.

The remote assignment is at a minimum of 2 years for a total of a 4 year commitment that includes the remaining time at the Savannah River Site (SRS). At LANL, the KTE would be involved in the performance of various engineering work that could be in operations, production, manufacturing, construction, deactivation & decommissioning, or maintenance. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They may analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures.

This job family could involve multiple disciples such as but not limited to Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Process, Metallurgical, Manufacturing, Systems, Industrial, Fire Protection, Criticality Safety Engineering, Information Technology/Operational Technology, etc.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication, negotiate agreements, collaborate effectively, and build consensus among team members and key stakeholders.
• Report and communicate analytical data in a clear and meaningful way to key stakeholders.
• Understand, apply, and communicate engineering fundamentals in a clear and meaningful way to key stakeholders.
• Documenting knowledge gained during the assignment and contributing to post-assignment knowledge transfer activities at SRNS.
• Support mission-aligned technical activities. These activities will vary depending on the role and discipline determined by the LANL customer. Examples can be given during application process.

Engineering

Professional/Exempt

Must be willing to temporarily relocate to LANL
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering or relevant field.

Ability to obtain and/or maintain DOE - Q Clearance.
Potential ability to obtain and/or maintain HRP.

P2: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

P3: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant field plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

P4: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant field plus at least ten years of experience (YOE), OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least eight years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field plus at least five years of experience (YOE)
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

National Nuclear Security Administration

Q

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The organization utilizes standards set forth by VEVRRA regulations pertaining to veteran recruitment efforts. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at [email protected].

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Engineer - Multidiscipline 2

Engineering – Multidiscipline personnel typically own a multidiscipline engineering related work scope. Responsibilities are within the Engineering Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

Professional

• Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
• Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
• Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
• May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise

P3-P4

P2-P4 approval exception from Bryan

Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.

P2: $69,960 - $98,112; P3: $87,444 - $122,640; P4: $101,328 - $147,168

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.