Nuclear Design Authority Engineer (Procedures)

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates seeks a Nuclear Design Authority Engineer to support the development and implementation of an engineering procedures program at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. The role emphasizes reviewing existing procedures and transitioning them into organization-specific guidance.

Ideal candidates possess extensive nuclear facility design authority experience and strong written communication skills, with on-site work at the SRS site and collaboration across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of nuclear experience.
• At least 5 years in a Design Authority-type function in a nuclear facility.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review existing SRS Engineering Procedures and related documents.
• Develop, revise, and transition procedures and guidance for use within the engineering organization.
• Apply practical nuclear facility Design Authority/system engineering experience when evaluating procedural requirements.
• Ensure procedures address responsibilities, technical requirements, reviews, approvals, interfaces, and implementation.
• Coordinate with Design Authorities, System Engineers, facility engineering, operations, maintenance, and other technical organizations.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams supporting engineering program implementation.
• Identify opportunities for engineering process improvement and optimization.
• Develop clear, technically accurate written procedures and guidance.

Skills

Design Authority

Cognizant Engineer

System Engineer

Shift Technical Engineer

Nuclear Facility Engineer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for aNuclear Design Authority Engineer (Procedures) opportunity to support engineering programs at theSavannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Position Description

This position will support the development and implementation of an engineering procedures program for a DOE nuclear organization at the Savannah River Site. The selected candidate will review existing SRS Engineering Procedures and related documents and support their transition into organization-specific procedures and guidance.

This position is best suited for an experienced Design Authority, Cognizant Engineer, System Engineer, Shift Technical Engineer, or senior nuclear facility engineer who understands how engineering procedures are applied in an operating nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

• Review existing SRS Engineering Procedures and related engineering documents.
• Develop, revise, and transition procedures and guidance for use within the engineering organization.
• Apply practical nuclear facility Design Authority/System Engineering experience when evaluating procedural requirements.
• Ensure procedures clearly address engineering responsibilities, technical requirements, reviews, approvals, interfaces, and implementation.
• Coordinate with Design Authorities, System Engineers, facility engineering, operations, maintenance, and other technical organizations.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams supporting engineering program implementation.
• Identify opportunities for engineering process improvement and optimization.
• Develop clear, technically accurate written procedures and guidance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of nuclear experience.
• At least 5 years serving in a nuclear facility Design Authority-type function, such as Cognizant Engineer, System Engineer, Shift Technical Engineer, or comparable technical authority position.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant SRS engineering experience, particularly supporting Liquid Waste.
• Demonstrated experience developing, revising, or implementing engineering procedures and guidance documents.
• Experience as a Design Authority, Cognizant/System Engineer, or other nuclear facility technical authority.
• Experience leading or participating in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Engineering process-improvement or optimization experience.
• Local to the Aiken/SRS area or able to work onsite as required.

Other Job Requirements:

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

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), 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.

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.