Advisory Engineer

Brown Federal Services, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) seeks an Advisory Engineer to support the Site Electrical Safety Program at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. The role provides senior-level technical expertise in nuclear facility maintenance, electrical safety, Hazardous Energy Control (HEC), work control, and regulatory compliance.

You will advise Health and Safety and other site organizations, interpret procedures (8Q-122, 8Q-10, 8Q-32, 18Q-2), lead investigations, and interface with DOE/NNSA on

Qualifications

• PhD with ~15 years of relevant experience in advisory roles.
• MS/BS degrees with extensive nuclear safety and compliance exposure.
• Experience interpreting OSHA/NFPA/DOE orders and applying them on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide Hazardous Energy Control guidance and electrical safety support.
• Advise Health and Safety and site organizations on procedures and programmatic requirements.
• Interpret and implement site manuals (8Q-122, 8Q-10, 8Q-32, 18Q-2) and related documents.
• Lead investigations, assessments, and corrective-action considerations.
• Interface with DOE/NNSA and regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Nuclear facility management

Electrical safety

Hazardous Energy Control

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

DOE security clearance

Education

PhD with ~15 years

MS degree with ~17 years

BS degree with ~21 years

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Aiken, SC 29801, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is seeking an Advisory Engineer to support the Site Electrical Safety Program. This role provides senior-level technical expertise and advisory support in nuclear facility maintenance, electrical safety, Hazardous Energy Control (HEC), work control, and regulatory compliance at the Savannah River Site (SRS).

The Advisory Engineer will serve as a technical advisor to Health and Safety and other site organizations, providing guidance on site-specific HEC and electrical safety requirements, field implementation, and programmatic compliance. The position requires extensive experience managing nuclear facilities, interpreting technical procedures, evaluating facility performance, and resolving complex technical issues in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Hazardous Energy Control technical advisor to Health and Safety and other site organizations, providing site-specific expertise in HEC, electrical safety, field implementation, and programmatic compliance.
• Advise and mentor subject matter experts on procedures and requirements related to Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout), working near overhead electrical lines and critical piping, and safe practices for working on or near electrical conductors and live parts.
• Provide technical interpretations, procedural clarifications, and implementation guidance for applicable SRS procedure manuals, including 8Q-122, 8Q-10, 8Q-32, and 18Q-2.
• Develop and assist with interpretation documents addressing HEC, electrical safety, and related site requirements.
• Support nuclear facility management activities, including facility maintenance, electrical maintenance, audits, assessments, facility metrics, Conduct of Operations, and DOE/site compliance.
• Interface with DOE, NNSA, and other regulatory organizations on HEC and electrical safety matters as required.
• Provide technical support and lead teams, as needed, for issue investigations, occurrence reportability determinations, facility assessments, technical committees, and corrective-action considerations.
• Serve as a point of contact for Maintenance, Construction, Electrical, and Hazardous Energy issues when requested by the Independent Evaluation Board (IEB).
• Participate in developing and issuing Electrical Review Board Memorandums (ERBMs) to address electrical safety issues.
• Support the Senior Electrical Review Board (SERB) and Site Lockout Interpretation Committee (SLIC), including providing coverage for the SLIC Chair or Co-Chair when needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable DOE, OSHA, NFPA 70E, SRS, and facility requirements affecting HEC, electrical safety, and maintenance activities.
• Initiate technical programs and recommend improvements to management based on customer needs, technical analysis, and emerging technology.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to resolve complex problems, coordinate across technical disciplines, and incorporate specialized requirements into problem-solving and program planning.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor other professionals, and influence solutions in areas of technical specialization and related disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced education and experience appropriate to the Advisory Engineer level. Typical qualifications include a PhD and approximately 15 years of experience, a Master's degree and approximately 17 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and approximately 21 years of experience.
• Knowledge of requirements pertaining to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, 10 CFR 851, and DOE Orders 422.1, 426.2, and 433.1B.
• Extensive experience managing nuclear facilities, including facility maintenance, electrical maintenance, audits and assessments, facility metrics, Conduct of Operations, and DOE/site compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical requirements, resolve complex issues, provide senior-level technical guidance, and make recommendations to management.
• Strong technical communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.