PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – I&C - 1574 - SRS- Aiken, SC

OLH Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OLH Inc. seeks a Principal Engineer – I&C in Aiken, SC to define scope and deliver quality solutions for challenging projects in the nuclear/process control arena. Two positions available, US citizenship required, duration 1 year with two 1 year renewal option.

Role requires leadership and deep I&C design experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines while adhering to SRNS processes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in applicable science or engineering with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 8+ years, or BS with 10+ years.
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, I&C engineering or PE registration.
• 10 years of direct I&C design experience in nuclear/process chemical industries; PLCs and DCS experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation 2D CAD; ability to perform weekly field walk downs.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop quality solutions for complex problems.
• Provide leadership and guidance to less senior professionals on tasks.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and coordinate with diverse disciplines.
• Prepare plans with schedules, budgets and personnel requirements.

Skills

I&C design experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Technical communications

Education

Ph.D. in engineering or science

MS in engineering

BS in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.

We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – I&C - 1574 - SRS- Aiken, SC

Deadline: 9-23-2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)

Duration: 1 Year with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Option

Two (2) Position Available

US Citizenship Required

JOB SUMMARY

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
• Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
• Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.

Additional Duties

Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: P&IDs; Control Logics; Loop Diagrams; Instrument Indices; Setpoint Lists; Instrument and Control Valve Specifications; DCS and PLC Design; Instrument Location and Installation Design; Panel Layouts; and Vendor Document Review. Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

WORK HOURS

A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB). Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience. OR A MS with 8+ years of experience. OR A BS with 10+ years of experience or more.

Additional Education: BS Degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, I&C Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of the above disciplines.

Experience

Candidate must demonstrate ten (10years of direct I&C design experience (within the last 15 years) in the nuclear or process chemical industry. Candidate must demonstrate design experience with process control instrumentation, PLCs and distributed control systems. Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is required. Must be able to perform weekly 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 of over half a mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [e-mail] or 706-922-5014.

Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.