Fellow Engineer-Structural Analyst

Edgewater Technical Associates; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates seeks a Fellow Engineer-Structural Analyst to support the Savannah River Site. The role requires expert design and analysis of nuclear facilities, applying advanced FE methods and enforcing national codes, with field walk-downs and report writing as core duties.

The candidate should possess 8+ years in NRC/DOE regulated facilities, with a PhD/MS/BS in Civil Engineering and strong leadership in complex problem solving.

Qualifications

• Advanced Civil Engineering degree and experience; Ph.D. with ~10 years or MS with ~12 years or BS with ~15 years.
• 8+ years in design/analysis of NRC/DOE regulated nuclear facilities.
• Experience with finite element analysis and major codes.
• Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI and ASCE standards.
• Ability to perform site field walk-downs and work in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply broad technical experience to resolve complex problems.
• Lead in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and personnel for major technical tasks.
• Develop solutions and communicate results to customers and oversight groups.
• Prepare reports for external publication.

Skills

Nuclear facility design/analysis

Finite element analysis

STAAD/ANSYS/ABAQUS

National Codes: IBC/AISC/ACI/ASCE

Field walk-downs

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Fellow Engineer-Structural Analyst opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Application Deadline: 11/16/26 (by Noon ET)

Fellow Engineer-Structural Analyst-

Duties:

• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, 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 area(s) of technical expertise.
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.
• Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the external world.
• Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers.
• Identify technical programs which can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.
• Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, managers and oversight groups.
• Prepare reports for external publication.

Education/Yrs. of Experience:

• An advanced Civil Engineering degree and experience, a Ph.D. degree and about 10 years' experience OR a MS degree and 12 years' experience OR a BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Considered an internal expert in area of expertise.
• Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations.
• Must demonstrate 8 years of recent experience in design and analysis of NRC or DOE regulated nuclear facilities.
• Experience with finite element analysis is required.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS or ABAQUS or similar computer codes.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards; specifically, IBC, AISC (ASD, LRFD, & N690), ACI (318 & 349) and ASCE (4, 7 & 43).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SRS experience.
• Current Registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in analysis for structural response to explosion (blast/detonation and deflagration).
• Experience with DOE natural phenomena hazard (NPH), Standard 1020 criteria.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.