Advisory Engineer - Project Engineer

Seeking an Advisory Engineer - Project Engineer to support our client in Aiken, SC.Application Deadline: Thursday, 09/17/2026 at 12:00 noon EST.Requirements:   The Contractor will initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems. Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs of the client. Sponsor new ideas in the department.Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form. Report regularly the results and represent the client in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills. Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in national technical organizations. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs. Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division. Additional DutiesProvide staff augmentation support. Integrate and manage engineering activities for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and priorities. Provide project management tools and methods to assigned projects and support development of future projects. Manage project tasks and deliver results for cost and schedule of those tasks.Engineering services shall be provided using cthe client processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by the client.Work Hours: A 40-hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes the client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. The anticipated work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:45 am to 5:15 pm.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. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Qualifications:    Required experience:Providing overall engineering and design direction, leadership, and management for assigned projects and tasks.Integrating engineering resources for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and engineering tools for engineering tasks.Providing administrative guidance to leads and managers.Responsibilities for overall management, scheduling, and priority of the tasks and projects assigned.Managing the administration, document control, project controls, and quality engineering sections for all assigned projects through section supervisors.Resolving conflicts between project direction and technical direction from the functional managers.Participating in department and site-wide programmatic issues resolution and quality improvements.Responsibilities for creating a team through requesting, evaluating, and developing engineering expertise capable of achieving the objectives of the projects assigned.Evaluating tasks of subcontractors to ensure design output meets project technical, cost, and schedule objectives.Establishing baselines for design activities for all assigned projects and engineering work requests.Recommending to project managers, subcontractor authorizations for new work and changes to baselines.Evaluating project cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions.Experience with EVMS tools.Reviewing cost accounts for procurement of engineered materials.Working with diverse teams to deliver results.Establishing projects' scope of work including assuring that there are firm customer requirements developed. Must be able to maintain and obtain a DOE “Q” clearance Additional Work RequirementsMust 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 laddersto access remote areas, dressing out in protective clothing and environments where arespirator is required.Must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail and meeting management defined expectations.Must have the ability to coordinate, interface, and communicate with management, engineering, facility, operations, quality assurance, and test personnel.Must have the ability to communicate clear, concise, and accurate reports, evaluations, documents, procedures, reviews, comment resolutions, email, and oral presentations.Must have the ability to mentor junior team members and develop their design knowledge.Education: Typically an advanced degree and experience.PhD degree and about 15 years of experience, ORMS degree and 17 years of experience, ORBS degree and about 21 years of experience (BS Degree in Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer)PreferredRegistered PE licensure in any state is strongly preferredCandidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) yearsNOTE: U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract. Additional Information: OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit.To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at  . Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!       Note: We are unable to sponsor H1B visas and/or subcontract to third-party vendors.    Need Assistance?If you need reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at OCSI.co, please email Human Resources with your request and contact information.