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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated <strong>Sr. Radiological Characterization Engineer </strong>to contribute to our mission supporting our work at<strong> Savannah River </strong>in <strong>Aiken, SC.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. 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