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Sr. Fellow Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc.
United States, South Carolina, Aiken
Feb 27, 2026

SENIOR FELLOW ENGINEER/FELLOW NUCLEAR SAFETY ENGINEER DUTIES

Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge data bases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in filed of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems.

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technica lfields, and use other technical resources within the company, 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 areas of technical expertise.

Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning.

Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions.

Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort.

Is often ahead of management in recognizing need.

Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.

Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form.

Candidate will not have direct oversight responsibilities for personnel and will not be involved in giving assignments or tasks. Candidate will provide documents, presentations, and general support and coordination needed to complete assign tasks. May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.

Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals.

Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight.

Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.

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: Typically an advance degree and experience -A Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience, OR a MS degree and 15+ years' experience, OR a BS degree and about 18+ years' experience.

Experience/Skills: Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field. Contributes to advancing knowledge.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.

Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance withDOE / NNSA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Candidates involved in the preparation or review of Safety Basis documents to support DOE Capital Project within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Candidates with direct experience in the application of DOE-STD-3009-2014 and DOE-STD-1189-2016 are preferred.

Attachment A

Job Title: Senior Fellow Engineer

Working Title: Senior Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer

These responsibilities and qualifications are in addition to the provided Human Resources approved position description. The original position description should not
be modified in any form.

Additional Duties

Support the SRNS Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering organization in the development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation for various facilities at the
Savannah River Site. Provide technical assistance in developing nuclear safety documents and analyses, technical safety requirements, and related technical support documentation.

Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in field procedures. Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals.

Additional Education

- Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered where candidate has an advance degree.

Additional Experience Qualifications

- Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of recent experience in the nuclear safety industry through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry. (Required) DOE O 420.1, and related directives and standards is required.

- Previous experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SRS safety basis documents is preferred.

- Candidate must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work; and proficiency in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments. (Required)

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