Reservoir Systems Engineering Manager

24-Mar-2026

Engineering

10690BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Engineering

Discipline

Engineer - Multidiscipline

Career Level

M2

Salary Range

$111,504 - $156,372

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.

Discipline Description

Engineering - Multidiscipline personnel typically manage a multidiscipline group of engineers. Responsibilities are within the Engineering Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Direct and manage engineering and technical support for Reservoir systems assigned to the group. This support includes management of the implementation of gas transfer system (GTS) Design Agency requirements from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory, also known as Product Definition, for any weapon system related activity into operating procedures. This role occasionally serves as a technical interface with NNSA, SRNL, and GTS Design Agencies as well as Nuclear Weapons Complex site program managers for SRS weapons related technical activities. Provides technically accurate solutions to emergent problems to ensure that NNSA, DoW, GTS Design Agencies, and site goals are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensure SRTE operations meet technical requirements while operating within the approved SRTE Safety Basis. Responsible for technical measures to ensure the capability of the facility to meet current and future stockpile needs, meeting Design Agency needs, initiating technology and/or project initiatives to accomplish required tasks, and performing risk assessment analysis activities for current and new product. This role occasionally develops budgets and schedules for SRS commitments to weapons programs. This position will qualify for and serve as an on-call technical advisor for the facility during any situation which requires activation of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO) on a rotating basis. Provides mentoring to less senior engineering personnel. Ensures reservoir system engineers understand their systems' relevance to GTS performance and quality.

Major Responsibilities
Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each employee's task. Assess the safety implications of direction provided to Operations and Maintenance through procedures and work instructions. Take necessary steps to stop work or take a time out if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Ensure SRTE operations meet GTS Design Agency Product Definition requirements while operating within the approved SRTE Safety Basis. Participates actively in the SRTE safety programs.

Ensure that all employees are familiar with SRS and SRTE security rules, policies, and procedures. Emphasize the importance of security in meeting NNSA and site goals. Ensure System Engineering personnel have a working knowledge of classification guides, and that DC/RO's have access to the guides. Ensure that personnel understand their responsibilities regarding classified computing, CREM, and protection of classified passwords. Ensure that all technical communications are properly reviewed for classified information.

Team with all SRTE departments to continue flawless delivery of all DoW GTS components produced at SRS. Direct and manage engineering and technical support for SRTE production of GTS. This support includes management of the implementation of GTS Product Definition requirements for weapon system related activity into operating procedures. Employ advanced engineering techniques to meet production goals in all areas of responsibility in a cost-effective manner. Support the facility managers to improve process efficiency and product quality. Review and approve operating, maintenance, and administrative procedures.

Initiate and support required projects to ensure current and future Design Agency and nuclear weapons complex requirements are met. Perform functions to support the modifications manager of such projects.

Manage and direct the activities and professional development of the group through interaction with the engineers to convey job requirements and performance expectations. Monitor the activities and progress of the engineers in relation to their performance assessment and assist them as necessary to ensure that they have every opportunity to meet and exceed their goals. Evaluate the engineers' performance throughout each review period and properly document their achievements and opportunities for development. Ensure engineers are occasionally free/able to participate on complex wide teams. Ensure that the reservoir system engineers understand their systems' relevance to GTS functionality and quality.

Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and assurance of the Tritium Facility's compliance with DOE Orders, guidelines, and regulations by performing periodic assessments, assessing compliance with requirements, and recommending corrective actions to improve compliance. Must be able to describe technical requirements, limitations, and develop sound engineering decisions. Use persuasion in a tactful and diplomatic manner to obtain customer concurrence with proposed activities. Develop and maintain a trusting, open relationship with the NNSA, Design Agency, and SRTE Operations customers.

Support training and qualification efforts for SRTE by ensuring that training resources are technically correct and that personnel completing training and qualification have the necessary technical understanding to perform their assigned duties safely and successfully. Assign engineers to serve as subject matter experts in the development of training materials, to occasionally participate in operator oral boards, and occasionally act as trainers in their area(s) of expertise. Serve as the technical management representative in Shift Operations Manager, Supervisor, and Lead Operator oral boards. Present SRTE capabilities to potential customers, review boards, and design teams as requested by preparing and delivering presentations on the capabilities of SRTE to process tritium and to take on new tritium missions.

Required Qualifications

* Eight or more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed, OR Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus three or more year of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We'd Also Like to See

Tritium GTS technical experience (System, Programmatic, and/or Surveillance)

Technical experience in nuclear weapons component production

Advanced degree in a technical field and/or management is desirable

Experience in nuclear activities

Career Band

Management

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band provide people management direction to ensure the overall effective functioning of a function, sub-function, department or administrative process by implementing strategies and processes, and by building a high-performing team
* Achieves goals through the work of others
* Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development
* Job focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills

Career Level Description

Manages professional employees with accountability for the performance and results of their team, and is guided by policies, procedures and departmental plans while receiving guidance from senior leadership.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

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What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:

Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.

Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.

Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.

Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.

Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

01-Apr-2026