Nuclear Standards Engineer

Loxo; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Senior Nuclear Standards Engineer to support the Savannah River Site (SRS) engineering programs. The role focuses on developing and implementing an engineering standards program aligned with national consensus codes and guides, translating requirements into usable standards, and coordinating with multiple technical stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear design, extensive experience with nuclear facility design, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of nuclear experience.
• At least 5 years of nuclear facility design experience utilizing national consensus codes and standards.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review existing SRS Engineering Standards, Engineering Guides, and related technical documents.
• Develop, revise, and transition engineering standards and guidance for use within the organization.
• Evaluate technical requirements and applicable national consensus codes and standards.
• Ensure engineering requirements are clearly and consistently incorporated into standards and guidance documents.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, Design Authorities, System Engineers, facility organizations, and other technical stakeholders.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and communicate engineering requirements to affected organizations.

Skills

Nuclear design

Technical writing

Standards development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Nuclear Standards Engineer opportunity to support engineering programs at the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Position Description

This position will support the development and implementation of an engineering standards program for a DOE nuclear organization at the Savannah River Site. The selected candidate will work with existing SRS Engineering Standards, Engineering Guides, and related technical documents to develop organization-specific engineering standards and guidance.

The ideal candidate will be a senior nuclear design engineer with strong knowledge of national consensus codes and standards, significant experience working within nuclear facility engineering programs, and the ability to translate established technical requirements into clear, usable engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Review existing SRS Engineering Standards, Engineering Guides, and related technical documents.
• Develop, revise, and transition engineering standards and guidance for use within the organization.
• Evaluate technical requirements and applicable national consensus codes and standards.
• Ensure engineering requirements are clearly and consistently incorporated into standards and guidance documents.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, Design Authorities, System Engineers, facility organizations, and other technical stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional teams supporting engineering program development and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline engineering processes.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and communicate engineering requirements to affected organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of nuclear experience.
• At least 5 years of nuclear facility design experience utilizing national consensus codes and standards.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant engineering experience at the Savannah River Site, particularly Liquid Waste facilities or operations.
• Experience developing or revising engineering standards, design criteria, engineering guides, or similar technical documents.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear engineering design processes and applicable codes and standards.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience with engineering process improvement and optimization.
• 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.

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), 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.