Project Associate Staff Engineer Upton, NY

Project Associate Staff Engineer

Job ID 3769 Date posted 05/17/2023

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www. bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge's our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are encouraged to apply for job opportunities at BSA.

Organizational Overview

The MPO mission is to design, construct, and update the physical plant of BNL to provide facilities where world class research can be performed.

Position Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

This Staff Engineering position will report to the Manager of Facilities Project Management within the Modernization Project Office. The major duties and responsibilities associated with this position include:

Under direct supervision responsible for supporting the planning of work for major engineering projects and systems with significant scope and complexity.

Assists the Project Manager through the entire project lifecycle from conceptualizing, design, estimating/planning, and construction to installation of the project.

Under supervision may direct the work of a group of engineers, technicians, contractors, and outside Architects/Engineers for small scopes of work to support a larger project or program.

Demonstrates leadership and drive to seek out work and take on greater roles and responsibilities within projects.

Basic knowledge of the construction process and experience in the administration of contract deliverables.

Familiarity with DOE Order 413 and the various requirements needed to deliver a successful project. Experience with risk management and risk matrix development a plus.

Understanding of Earned Value practices and principals is a preferred skill.

Ability to use new technology and adapt current software capabilities to improve processes and reduce workload.

Comfortable talking to managers or groups of people in a closed setting to convey ideas, requirements or results. Comfortable supporting senior Project Managers in the presentation of materials to senior BNL management.

Candidates registered to be a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAMP) through the PMI Institute is preferred.

Reports directly to senior level MPO Project Management within the organization.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering required.

Must be capable of working with a diverse project team in a fast paced environment with deadlines and deliverables.

Must be a self starter and motivated individual who will ask questions and be proactive with their assigned work.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Master's degree in Engineering.

Minimum of 1-5 years' experience in a combination of project management or engineering.

Demonstrated project experience in the support and execution of projects greater than $10M.

Experience on larger projects may be a combination of, or solely based on design, construction, or transition to operations.

Experience meeting with clients, writing, and making presentation to a small group of people.

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate professional level dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills, as well as years of relevant experience.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

Hand / eye coordination

Moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs)

Ability to climb a ladder to work at heights greater than 5 feet.

Other Information:

Valid NYS Driver's License is required

Visa sponsorship wil not be offered for this position

This is an on-site position eligible for consideration of flexible work arrangement (hybrid telework) at the discretion of the department manager

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans;

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave);

Lab-funded Retirement Plan;

401(k) Plan;

Flexible Work Arrangements;

Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO is required at the start of your employment.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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