Materials/Corrosion Design Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is looking for a Materials/Corrosion Design Engineer in Aiken, SC, to support the Savannah River Site. The role involves evaluating materials, recommending coatings and corrosion-control features, and coordinating with engineering teams. A Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and experience in industrial materials selection are essential. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a DOE security clearance. Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Experience with material selection in industrial environments is essential.
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and coatings is critical.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate materials for compatibility with harsh service conditions.
• Recommend corrosion-control features and coatings.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on material-related inputs.
• Review risks and lifecycle implications of design changes.

Skills

Materials selection

Corrosion understanding

Chemical compatibility

Coatings knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Materials/Corrosion Design Engineer to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location

Aiken, SC

Duties

• Evaluate materials of construction for compatibility with facility chemicals and service conditions.
• Recommend coatings, linings, corrosion-control features, and decontaminable surface treatments.
• Support design decisions affecting harsh-service equipment, piping, tanks, structural components, and facility finishes.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, and radiological engineering on materials‑related design inputs.
• Review degradation risks, failure mechanisms, and lifecycle implications of design changes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with materials selection, corrosion, or chemical compatibility in industrial environments.
• Knowledge of coatings, corrosion mechanisms, and service‑environment effects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with caustic, acidic, solvent, or chemically aggressive service environments.
• Familiarity with long‑term reliability and decontamination considerations in industrial facilities.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

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.