Principal Engineer- Senior Engineer Fire Protection

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer- Senior Engineer Fire Protection opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site .
Principal Engineer- Senior Engineer Fire Protection
Close Date: 10/21/2024
Job #- 1235
DUTIES
Define scope of technical programs and develop effective and efficient solutions to challenges which
involve unique or controversial problems. Routinely use systems and meet all requirements with little
supervisory guidance. Assist in teaching newer professionals and guiding their efforts.
Incorporate conventional engineering or scientific 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 where only general
objectives are stated.
Coordinate various phases of the activity and perform development work in assigned field.
Define specific problems based on general problem information from management and customers.
Plan technical effort and coordinate activities with those of other divisions, departments and sections in
focuses areas to solve problems.
Ensure compliance with technical requirements of assigned work, proper utilization and training of
personnel operating under one's technical guidance, and compliance with approved schedules and staffing
estimates.
Ensures appropriate technical performance of the end product developed and designed to resolve the
original problem.
Determine scheduling and staffing requirements for assigned tasks, in collaboration with management.
Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues and
management.
Enhance expertise in field through participation in local technical societies.
Demonstrate creative ability through the medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports,
technical papers and articles.
Work Hours: Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including
5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day,
five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday
has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the
discretion of the Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: A Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 2+ years' experience OR a
MS with 5+ years' experience OR a BS with 7+ years' experience.
Experience/Skills: Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge
to tackle any problem in field.
Has a minimum of 10 years' experience applying and interpreting NFPA and IBC codes.
Has a minimum of 10 years' experience in Fire Protection Positions at government and nuclear facilities.
Strong written communication skills are required. Job experience writing code position papers,
equivalencies or exemptions is required.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.