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 seeking a Design Authority Manager to provide support to the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project. Responsibilities include oversite of Design Engineering staff who provide direct oversite of Architect Engineering (AE) firms preparing new designs and modifications to existing equipment and associated systems for the SRPPF project. Safety is a primary responsibility for all employees working on and off SRS. Subcontractor shall obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide technical direction to assigned engineers.
Design and Documentation of NMC&A Measurement Systems, Data collection software, development of process maps, and system for performing NMC&A physical inventories and programmatic requirements, safeguards authorization basis document and implementation plans
Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods.
Oversite of Design Engineering staff who provide direct oversite of Architect Engineering (AE) firms preparing new designs and modifications to existing equipment and associated systems for the SRPPF project.
Responsible for technical, schedule, and cost performance for the specific AE firms under contract to providing design engineering services to the project.
Duration: 12 months (2000 hours S/T and 200 O/T 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 https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.

Required Qualifications :
Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience/Skills - Required:
Minimum of 5 years in engineering management.
Minimum of 15 years nuclear or engineering experience.
Experienced in preparing, monitoring, and reporting for plans, including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements associated with solving complex engineering problems and projects.
Able to perform field walk-downs including leading teams to perform equipment trouble shooting and restoration of function and to document as-installed conditions and to inspect equipment condition.
Ability to work independently and within a multi-discipline team.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management and business professionals regarding project requirements and project constructability.
U.S. Citizen
Experience/Skills - Preferred:
Previous SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures.
Working design experience in a nuclear industry/facility including familiarity with NQA-1, commercial grade dedication, etc.
AREA SECURITY ACCESS:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties while clearance request is processing. 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.