Software Engineer and I&C Subject Matter Expert

Job Title:  Software Engineer and I&C Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location:  Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office (HFO) and at the Hanford Site in Richland, WA

Security Clearance: Public Trust

Citizenship: US Citizenship 

Exemption Status: Exempt - 1920 hours - Full-time

Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 maximum salary range. The salary range may vary based on years of relevant professional experience, skillset, education and federal government contract experience.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science or business management; alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus eight years of specialized experience in engineering, science or business management in addition to the requisite experience
  • MS/MA of PhD degree in a relevant field is considered to be two to five years of experience, respectively
• 14+ years of directly applicable experience as a senior executive or consultant interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical and business individuals, in a government or industry on strategic, management, technical or business issues
  • Professional career must demonstrate 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office Suite tools
• Maintain proficiency in the following through periodic training:
  • Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Site access
  • WTP Site qualifications including US Department of Energy (DOE) startup engineer qualifications
• Capability to conduct oversight against the following DOE Orders/standards:
  • DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations
  • DOE O 426.2, Training, Qualification and Certification Requirements
  • DOE O 425.1D, Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities
• Knowledge of DOE policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities
• Knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with nuclear power plants
• Proven track record of success in Instrumentation and Controls (I&C), electrical, DCS, software startup engineer
• Possession of an advanced degree or additional certifications and/or training in electrical design engineering modification qualified, root cause investigation, I&C electrical setpoint calculation
• Experience with testing, operations, maintenance, training programs or processes in a nuclear facility
• Familiarity with, or ability to, quickly learn and utilize various technology management tools used at the Hanford Site
• Exceptional communication skills

Job Duties:

• Oversee 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 Integrated Contractor Assurance System (iCAS).
• Provide options for issue resolution, if discovered.
• Conduct critical assessments to identify the cause of technical problems encountered in the HLW facility. This work requires comprehensive and professional knowledge of several engineering disciplines to include, but not limited to:
  • Software I&C
  • Electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering
  • 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 organizational units, industry, DOE Headquarters (HQ), regulatory agencies and stakeholder groups to assist in issue resolution.
• Provide technical advice and consultation to a multidisciplinary professional and technical group of 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.
• Consult with engineering, construction, external DOE startup entities and other various entities to recommend corrective actions and 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 to include:
  • Component and system requirements
  • Safety, risk reduction and reliability designs
  • Startup test indices (STIs)
  • Contractor field work execution
  • Process and procedure compliance
  • Technical requirements implementation
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions.

Non-Essential Functions:

About Us

AttainX Inc. is SBA-certified Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For 12+ years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, administrative and management services plus high-quality services that meet the needs of our federal government customers.  

The last three years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the Best-in-Class contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business. In addition, we are prime on several agency-specific IDIQs and BPAs with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DOE, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers' mission and goals are met with excellence. 

Benefits  

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick days; medical, dental, vision benefits and health saving accounts; a matching 401K plan; tuition, training, certification and professional development programs, work-life balance and employee engagement priorities and long- & short-term disability. 

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), Section 503 and other applicable laws. These protections extend to all applicants and employees.

Accommodations:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to HR@AttainX.com, indicating the specifics of the assistance needed. 

Physical Demands:

This position requires extended periods of sitting, computer use and communication via email, phone or video conferencing. Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds may be necessary. Vision abilities required include close distance and peripheral vision as well as depth perception.

Work Environment: 

The work environment is usually moderate in noise and may require an onsite presence during established business hours.