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Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC · 21 hours ago

Software Engineer and I&C SME

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

14+ years exp

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Software Engineer and I&C SME opportunity in Richland, WA. The role involves providing oversight and support for the High Level Waste facility, ensuring compliance with engineering principles and assisting in issue resolution.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversight of contractors support systems for the High Level Waste (HLW) facility to ensure compliance with established criteria, sound engineering principles, and professional practices through assessments, surveillances, design reviews and other oversight functions consistent with DOE-PRO-CIPE-50085, Integrated Oversight

Identify and report contractor performance in iCAS

Provide options for resolution of issues, if discovered

Conduct critical assessments to identify the cause of technical problems encountered in the HLW facility. This work requires comprehensive, professional knowledge of several disciplines of engineering including, but not limited to:

Software and Instrumentation and Controls

Engineering, including electrical, mechanical, and chemical

Support systems including water and HVAC

Identify compliance, omissions, discrepancies, inadequacies, and nonconformance against approved criteria, procedures, or regulations

Coordinate oversight with multiple organizations and disciplines to ensure operability, quality, and safety of systems and components

Consult with engineers or technical staff in other organization units, industry, DOE Headquarters, regulatory agencies, and stakeholder groups to assist in issue resolution

Provide technical advice and consultation to a multidisciplinary group of professional and technical personnel engaged in carrying out the HLW project

Validate the implementation of program requirements for the HLW facility

Identify and assist in the mitigation of risks associated with HLW and supporting facilities

Consults with Engineering, Construction, External DOE Startup entities, and other various entities to recommend corrective actions. Identify opportunities to reduce risks associated with HLW and supporting facilities

Follow-up on issues, adverse conditions, and other areas of concern to ensure corrective actions are implemented correctly

Review HLW technical products including:

Component and System Requirements

Safety, Risk Reduction, and Reliability Designs

Startup Test Indices (STIs)

Contractor work execution in the field

Process and procedure compliance

Technical requirements implementation

Participate in staff meetings

Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions

Qualification

Software EngineeringInstrumentationControlsNuclear Facility ExperienceElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProject OversightMS Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Education – BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management, or alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus 8 years of specialized experience in engineering, science, or business management, in addition to the requisite experience. MS/MA or PhD degree in a relevant field is considered to be 2 and 5 years of experience, respectively

Experience – Fourteen (14) years of directly applicable experience as a senior executive or consultant interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical or business individuals, in government or industry on strategic, management, technical, or business issues. Professional career that demonstrates a steady progression of promotions and positions assuming greater responsibility

Experience with testing, operations, maintenance, training programs or processes in a nuclear facility

Experience with startup testing and commissioning processes in a chemical and/or nuclear facility

Proven experience in supporting programs and project oversight requiring coordination, analysis, reporting, review and monitoring

Proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools

Maintain proficiency in the following through periodic training

United States Citizenship

Preferred

Experience with Nuclear Power Plants

Proven track record of success in I&C/Electrical/DCS/Software Startup Engineer

Possession of an advanced degree or additional certifications/training in: Electrical Design Engineering Modification Qualified, Root Cause Investigator, I&C and Electrical Setpoint Calculation

Experience with testing, operations, maintenance, training programs or processes in a nuclear facility

Experience with startup testing and commissioning processes in a chemical and/or nuclear facility

Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities

In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures

Proficient in DOE's program management practices, policies, and procedures

Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn and utilize, various technology management tools used at Hanford

Exceptional communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Expert-level proficiency in MS Word and Excel