Remote Science Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

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The Senior Civil Engineer will lead civil design project teams in Oak Ridge, TN to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of equipment and infrastructure projects that will primarily support the local DOE complexes (e.g. ORNL and Y-12).  Other projects may include municipal, power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, and military facilities.  It is anticipated that they will have direct contact with our local clients in supporting discipline specific work under Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA's) and large Federal budget line-item projects.   

• Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare civil equipment: packaged equipment and construction specifications and data sheets, Request's for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review civil vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used civil concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the civil engineering services industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 7 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Department of Energy experience preferred
• Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.   
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. 

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