Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced, career-level Chemical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to support both ongoing and new missions for the Gas Transfer Systems Technology Group.

The position will provide engineering expertise to support Lifetime Extension Program Development Tasks and Reservoir Surveillance Reporting for the Gas Transfer Systems Technology Group in SRNL. Tasks will include data analysis, laboratory support, calculation development, and practical application of equations of state for gases. This posting is a result of expanded adjacent scope in the GTS group. Experience in gas handling, vacuum systems, pressure systems and/or piping systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preferred candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently and lead complex tasks that require coordination of resources under defined schedules and across organizations, while being able to manage competing priorities.
• Candidate will have the ability to analyze data from development and surveillance tests, derive conclusions, troubleshoot issues with data and test systems, and communicate findings to customers.
• Hands-on experience in gas handling, vacuum systems, pressure systems and/or piping systems is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in gas systems is preferred.
• This job will entail the processing, loading, and testing of pressurized containers.
• Job will also require regular scheduling and financial reporting duties, along with occasional travel to work on project teams across the Nuclear Enterprise to meet Design Agency requirements.
• Experience with Design Labs/Requirements would be a plus.
• The selected candidates will collaborate on a team to conduct the assigned technical work. Ability to interpret technical data and writing technical reports, and peer reviewed publications is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 5-7+ years of experience and possess a working knowledge and understanding of gas manifold pressure and vacuum systems, valves, vacuum pumps and compressors (related to gas pressure systems).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is legally required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About the Team

Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.