Creo Designer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is seeking a Designer at SRNS in the Engineering Support group. The role focuses on designing tooling, fixtures, and equipment using PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill, generating design output documents, and ensuring constructability and safety across electrical, plant, and civil/structural disciplines.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage design projects end-to-end, and help maintain compliance with safety and security standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 5+ years of experience in design engineering.
• Master’s degree in relevant field with at least 2 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, fixturing, and equipment using CAD tools.
• Lead end-to-end manufacturing design engineering projects within budget.
• Provide technical guidance to the team.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with Product engineering in digital thread activities.
• Review vendor documents and 3D models for constructability.

Skills

3D Modeling

Tooling design

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Tools

PTC Creo Parametric

Windchill

Job description

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 Support

Discipline

Designer

Career Level

P3

Salary Range

$87,444 - $122,640

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 Support roles encompass a diverse range of positions that provide technical assistance and expertise to engineering teams across various disciplines. These roles may involve tasks such as conducting research, performing analyses, and assisting in the design and development of engineering projects. Engineering support professionals work closely with engineers and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality standards, deadlines, and budgetary constraints.

Discipline Description

Designers develop designs and generate design output documents in Electrical, Plant Design, and Civil/Structural/Architectural discipline areas. Responsibilities including generation of design drawings and documents in accordance with applicable codes and 3D Modeling as applicable. Designer responsibilities include (not limited to) design of equipment (including panels and cabinets), ducting, piping, raceways, gloveboxes, and electrical and structural features to conform to codes, optimize operations and maintenance activities, ensure constructability, and provide worker safety. They also prepare, review and approve design change forms, review vendor documents, incorporate details into 3D models, and resolve construction issues.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include

• The design of all classified and unclassified tooling, fixturing, and training objects using PTC Creo Parametric & Windchill.
• Execute the entire lifecycle of manufacturing design engineering projects, from initial concept through to deployment and maintenance. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure projects are completed within budget.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, and stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Collaboration with NSE on MCAD and other topics related to job function.
• Collaborate and assist Product engineering in digital thread activities and other areas as identified.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field.
• Equivalents to experience and education requirements will be considered.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.

We'd Also Like to See

• Experience with tooling, fixturing, and equipment design.
• Working Experiences with PTC Creo Parametric version 8 or later.
• Working Experience with advanced drafting techniques.
• Working Experience with Windchill 11.1 or later.
• Working Experience with, and training in, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 and Y14.43.
• Experience with additive manufacturing.

Career Band

Professional

Career Band Description

• Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
• Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
• Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
• May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise

Career Level Description

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own field/discipline, solving complex problems with minimal guidance and oversight.

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

Q

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). The organization utilizes standards set forth by VEVRRA regulations pertaining to veteran recruitment efforts. 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 [e-mail].

14-Oct-2026