Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist

Eliassen Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Support Specialist for on-site work in Aiken, SC to support nuclear operations and maintenance programs within a regulated DOE environment. This senior technical role leads maintenance initiatives, develops and executes schedules, resolves complex technical issues, and mentors junior staff while ensuring compliance with DOE orders and conduct of operations.

U.S.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of relevant experience
• Experience leading technical teams
• Ability to manage schedules and priorities
• Active DOE L or Q clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for nuclear operations and maintenance programs.
• Develop, review, and execute maintenance-related programs and procedures.
• Assist with resolving complex technical and operational issues.
• Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with DOE maintenance and conduct of operations requirements.
• Collaborate with site operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to support facility objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

DOE compliance

Schedule management

Mentorship

Nuclear operations

Regulated environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Description:

On-site in Aiken, SC

Our client seeks a Principal Engineer / Technical Support Specialist to support nuclear operations and maintenance programs within Tritium Facilities. The role will serve as a senior-level technical resource responsible for maintenance initiatives, operational excellence programs, schedule management, and technical issue resolution in a regulated DOE environment.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active Q Clearance or Top Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $95.00 to $105.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering support for nuclear operations and maintenance programs.
• Support the development, review, and execution of maintenance-related programs and procedures.
• Assist with resolving complex technical and operational issues.
• Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with DOE maintenance and conduct of operations requirements.
• Collaborate with site operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to support facility objectives.

Experience Requirements:

• 10-12+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Experience leading technical teams and supporting maintenance or operational programs.
• Ability to manage schedules, priorities, and technical deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address unique technical challenges.
• Active or recently held DOE L or Q Clearance preferred.
• 10+ years of operations or maintenance experience within DOE/NNSA Tritium Facilities or the commercial nuclear industry preferred.
• Experience as an FLM (Facility Line Manager), Planner, or SOM (Shift Operations Manager) preferred.
• Knowledge of DOE Order 433.1B and nuclear maintenance management programs preferred.
• Experience with Conduct of Operations programs and related DOE directives preferred.
• Demonstrated success supporting maintenance program development and execution preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.