Construction Field Engineer-SPD

07-Oct-2025

Construction Field Engineer-SPD

Technical Services

10443BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Project & Program Management

Discipline

Construction Field Engineer

Career Level

M2

Salary Range

$103,000 - $144,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Project management personnel plan, monitor and manage internal projects from initiation through completion. Program management personnel manage programs responsible for the execution of multiple projects or sub-projects. They secure required resources and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes. They manage projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.

Discipline Description

Construction field engineers plan, direct, and coordinate execution of construction field activities within the civil, mechanical, electrical, and welding disciplines. They perform constructability reviews of design documents to ensure details and information is adequate for successful completion of construction and provide design agencies with construction technical input for design development and required changes. They review and manage the implementation of project design and maintenance activities using existing specifications, national Codes and standards, drawings, and the latest construction techniques. Construction engineers ensure that proper work processes, design, quality, schedule, safety, security, and environmental requirements are communicated to and adhered to by Craftsmen and their supervision. They develop construction scope turnover packages and coordinate turnover to Start-up, as required, in support of the project schedules. They perform inspections as required by Codes and designs and create maintain proper inspection documentation. Construction field engineers participate in team environments including developing effective solutions to technical issues encountered, working with applicable Health and Safety personnel to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner, and perform frequent jobsite reviews to ensure components and systems are properly installed.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include :

Provide advanced expertise and support to site operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues having division and / or site wide implications. Specific support provided will differ according to assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical engineering and operations related programs.

Ensure technical aspects of engineering, operations, or maintenance programs are in compliance with governing directives. Responsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical functions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities. Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical related issues. Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs. Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs. Ensure technical aspects of engineering and operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders. Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of the company and DOE operations programs. Direct daily activity of other engineering and technical support specialists and serve as an area point of contact or subject matter expert for the most complex technical issues. Assist less experienced personnel with more difficult aspects of work and provide guidance to less senior employees to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.

Demonstrate cost and schedule awareness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects. Develop installation / modification work instructions and work plans. Performed job hazard analysis for construction activities.

Other Knowledge Skills :

College degree in a technical discipline and practical experience in construction engineering preferred. Previous Electrical Field Engineering Experience

Previous SRS Experience. Previous experience related to construction engineering, constructability reviews of designs, work planning, job hazards analysis, and material procurement utilizing SRS specific processes, programs, procedures, and systems.

Previous experience with schedule development for work planning and procurement.

Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartPlant, Asset Suite, Hazard Analysis Software

Expertise associated with a specific engineering discipline, i.e. extensive knowledge / experience with gloveboxes, pressure piping / vessels; lockouts, etc.

Experience with forecasting staffing needs and oversite of employees to meet organizational commitments.

Experience with Corrective Action Programs.

Experience interfacing with internal and external customers. (i.e. DOE, NNSA, DNFSB, IEB, QA, etc.). Meet one of the following discipline qualifications :

Electrical-

Experience with electrical system installation / modification designed and constructed in accordance with national electrical codes and standards including NFPA and NEC

Mechanical -

Experience with mechanical system

installation / modification designed and constructed in accordance with national piping codes and standards including Working knowledge of ASME piping codes

Civil-

Experience with civil and architectural

installation / modification designed and constructed in accordance with national codes and standards including IBC, ACI, AISC, OSHA

Required Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus three or more year of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We'd Also Like to See

Previous Electrical Field Engineering Experience

Previous SRS Experience. Previous experience related to construction engineering, constructability reviews of designs, work planning, job hazards analysis, and material procurement utilizing SRS specific processes, programs, procedures, and systems.

Previous experience with schedule development for work planning and procurement.

Career Band

Management

Career Band Description

Career Level Description

Manages professional employees with accountability for the performance and results of their team, and is guided by policies, procedures and departmental plans while receiving guidance from senior leadership.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and / or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include :

SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to :

Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.

Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.

Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.

Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.

Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note :

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS 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. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

15-Oct-2025