Sr Construction Engineer/Construction Welding
US Citizenship Required - 1 position
SRNS @ SRS, Aiken, SC
RFQ# 660865 / contract: 1-year w/ 2 option years / Deadline 03/22/2023

SUMMARY:
Provide construction engineering services in support of fabrication, installation, and maintenance performed by the SRNS Construction Department. Primary duties and responsibilities associated with this position include:
Performing walk-downs and constructability reviews of proposed installation/modification design.
Performing material take-off for installations/modifications.
Procurement of construction field material for installations/modifications.
Providing oversight and inspection of field installation/modification activities
Review of vendor’s welding procedures
Develop installation/modification work instructions and work plans as it relates to welding
Review of weld maps and providing unique identification numbers
Generation of weld inspection and test records
Becoming certified to NDE Procedures for Visual and Non-Destructive Examinations (PT-ASME and PT-AWS)
Being a B31.3 Examiner
Construction engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.
The successful candidate will be required to facilitate the resolution of installation, schedule, and technical issues which will require significant interface with multiple organizations including Construction Mgt., Subcontract Mgt., Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Operating Facility Systems Engineering, and Operating Facility Mgt. Resolving these issues will often require the successful candidate to exercise discretion and independent judgment in order to determine the appropriate path forward after the various possibilities have been considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience:
Associates Degree and at least 7-9 years of related experience OR
High School Diploma/GED and at least 10+ years of related experience.
Previous experience performing weld inspections and generating inspection records and test reports in accordance with national codes and standards (AWS, ASME.)
Previous experience with non-destructive examinations (PT-ASME and PT-AWS)
Ability to perform weld inspections per AWS and ASME
Ability to interpret and implement engineering drawings, specification, and standards as it relates to welding.
Ability to withstand an outdoor environment and perform walk-downs that may include climbing.
Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE ‘’Q’’ clearance.
Demonstrated previous SRS experience in its operating facilities.
Extensive knowledge of running a weld test environment including Qualifying Weld Procedures and Welders to ASME Section IX, AWS B2.1. (preferred)
Previous experience reviewing and managing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). (preferred)
Previous experience performing weld inspections and generation of weld records utilizing SRS-specific processes, programs, procedures, and systems ( preferred. )
Current or previous AWS QC1 Certified Welder Inspector and VT (ASNT TC-1A), MT, PT Level III certification (preferred.)
Demonstrated previous SRS experience in its operating facilities. (preferred)