Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer About the JobDuration: 1 year, 2 option periodsClient Location: Aiken, SC, 29801Work Type: OnsiteJob: 1472DutiesDefine scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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 be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers, colleagues and management.Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies. Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to client. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents for the following types of systems/facilities: intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, fiber optic cable, force protection, perimeter security, alarm monitoring, control stations, and entry control facilities. Engineering services shall be provided using client processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by client.Work HoursUp to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. 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 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.Required Qualifications: Education & ExperienceEducation: Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience. OR A MS with 8+ years' experience. OR A BS with 10+ years' experience or more. Experience/Skills:Other Required QualificationsArea 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.Additional Education: BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering.Additional Experience QualificationsCandidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of recent safeguards and security design experience with an emphasis in physical security design. Experience shall include knowledge of the technical, physical, and operational aspects of standard physical security system components such as sensors, door hardware, cameras, infrared detectors, access control card readers, network switches, fiber optic routers, etc.Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred.Previous experience with the DOE Electronic Safeguards and Security System (E3S) and Argus is preferred.Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is preferred.Candidate must demonstrate knowledge in application of NEC code requirements.Candidate must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.Additional Work RequirementsCandidate must 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 ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.Please note – Travel cannot take place until it has been approved by procurement via a fully funded requisition and added to the Task Order Authorization. A justification, travel locations, estimated cost, and dates of travel must be provided prior to procurement approval. Client will not reimburse for travel to conferences or trainings. Please remember, all rates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of direct business travel.Area Security Access: Clearance "Q"Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA.Preferred QualificationsCandidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.About our Company DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical/Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401 (K)