Design Authority Engineer – Nuclear Facility Upgrades

Savannah River National Laboratory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an Project Design Authority Engineer to act as the technical authority for facility and infrastructure modifications. You will ensure engineering rigor, safety basis alignment, and configuration management across SRNL's portfolio, interfacing with operations, safety, engineering programs, and external oversight bodies.

The role requires 7–10 years of engineering experience in regulated environments and a strong track record as a design authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Civil, Chemical, or related field) required.
• 7–10 years engineering experience in DOE, nuclear, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience as a system engineer, design authority, or safety basis engineer.
• Strong knowledge of DOE Orders (e.g., 420.1C, 426.2) and safety analysis methods.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical issues and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication with operations, safety, management, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Design Authority for assigned systems and scopes, ensuring modifications meet design basis and DOE regulations.
• Review and approve engineering documents, reports, calculations, and configuration changes.
• Provide guidance during planning, design, hazard analysis, construction, testing, turnover.
• Ensure alignment with Conduct of Engineering and applicable DOE standards.
• Maintain adherence to Safety Basis and TSRs in nuclear safety management.
• Collaborate with Operations and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain safety.

Skills

Engineering oversight

Nuclear safety

DOE orders

Configuration management

Cross-functional leadership

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an Project Design Authority Engineer to act as the technical authority for facility and infrastructure modifications. You will ensure engineering rigor, safety basis alignment, and configuration management across SRNL's portfolio, interfacing with operations, safety, engineering programs, and external oversight bodies.

The role requires 7–10 years of engineering experience in regulated environments and a strong track record as a design authority.