SRNL Materials Engineer
About Us:
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS), the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Situated on the outskirts of South Carolina, SRNL is located approximately 20 minutes from Augusta, Georgia (home of the annual Master’s Golf Tournament) and 30 minutes from Fort Gordon (home of the new US Army Cyber Command). The complex is one hour from South Carolina's Capital: Columbia, within three hours of Charleston's beaches, and just a couple of hours from Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. Aiken is known for its famous thoroughbred horses, southern hospitality, growing community, thriving school district, numerous parks and golf courses, great weather, spacious avenues, and historical large and impressive homes.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The candidate will help grow a research platform in the development of vitreous materials and processes through creation of innovative technologies with breakthrough performance features to serve a broad range of industrial and US government market needs. Candidate will establish collaborations within SRNL, across the DOE National Lab network and industrial partners to create successful proposals to address DOE and other funding calls. Candidate will also be responsible for leading applied science experimentation in the field of radioactive and hazardous material processing.
Other Duties:
Begin to plan and develop engineered solutions to technical tasks or project objectives. Begin using systems and meeting requirements with supervisory guidance. Assist more senior technical professionals in performing related activities on more complex tasks. Assume technical responsibility for one or more related phases of a program. Cooperate with other engineers/scientists performing related phases of the technical work. Be cognizant of the work performed in other projects in field of technology. Accept the delegated technical responsibility for design, application, test, or the preparation of specifications for systems, materials, equipment or components. Apply technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of the product where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from engineering/scientific progress in the field. Prepare costs and schedule estimates on proposed projects/tasks in assigned area. Prepare technical manuals, reports and procedures. Demonstrate creative ability through the medium of patent disclosures or the ingenuity exercised in solving technical problems.