Senior Fellow Engineer / Structural Mechanics SME na OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co)

Seeking an Senior Fellow Engineer / Structural Mechanics Subject Matter Expert to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 11/18/25 at 12:00 noon EST.

Requirements:

The Contractor will perform the following:

• Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge databases, bring high technical credibility in the field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of client needs in the field of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Apply technical experience in the 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 be recognized as having expertise in a functional areas of technical expertise.
• Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions.
  Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort. 
• Is often ahead of management in recognizing need. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. 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 manuscript form.
• Represent the company and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. 
• May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
• Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals.
• 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.

DUTIES (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSITION)

• Provide Structural Mechanics subject matter expertise to Design Engineering staff.
• Primary responsibilities include equipment qualification (seismic analysis and testing), advanced FEA stress-strain analysis, impact analysis, dynamic loads, design of structures, systems and components, extreme load engineering (seismic, explosion analysis, impact, jet and fragment interaction and whip effects), risk-informed inspection programs, failure analysis, field support and trouble-shooting, and mechanical integrity.
• Engineering services shall be provided using the client processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by the client.
   

Work Hours: Up to 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 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 Mon-Thurs, 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

• Significant experience in pressure equipment (piping and pipeline systems, vessels, and tanks), design, analysis, qualification, inspection, fitness-for-service and integrity management, failure analysis and repairs of systems and components in the nuclear power and the process industries, and in the DOE complex
• Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field. Contributes to advancing knowledge
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance

Education: An advance degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience 

• A Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience, OR a MS degree and 15+ years' experience, OR a 

• BS degree and about 18+ years' experience, OR 

• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of the above disciplines.

Preferred

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years
• Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience 

NOTE: US 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, and Direct Deposit.

To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at  www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!        

Note:   We are unable to sponsor H1B Visa’s and/or subcontract to Third Party Vendors.    

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