HukariAscendent is a Woman-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.
We are looking for a 3D-PDS Plant Designer with the following qualifications:

Must be US Citizen

DUTIES

Provide 3D-PDS Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, 3D Modeling using Plant Design System (PDS) “Piping and Equipment” software, design development, and generation of design output documents. Prepare, review and approve design change forms, disposition nonconformance reports, review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models, and resolve construction issues.

Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
* Associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years of work experience or 12 - 16 years of practical work experience.
* Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling is preferred.

Experience/Skills:
* Candidate must demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer in nuclear or process chemical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.

* Candidate must demonstrate experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, and vendor document reviews.

* Significant experience using PDS “Piping and Equipment” software is required.

* Candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101.

* Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, dressing out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is required.

* Previous SRS design experience is preferred.

Work Hours:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Workweek excludes SRNS holidays. SRNS Management will determine best schedule depending on work needs. Each workday has a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Area Security Access:
Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (“L” or “Q”) within the past two years are preferred.

Validation:
• Telephone number of candidates is required to validate resume / submittal data.
• Reference check to evaluate performance capability may occur.
• U.S. Citizen
• Is Candidate actively supporting SRNS via full-service employment or a staff augmentation task order agreement (includes sub-tier agreements).

Estimated duration: 12 Months (2000 hours ST and 800 hours OT per year)

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at www.hukari.com.
HukariAscendent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.