Principal I&C Design Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Principal I&C Design Engineer to support the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. This role demands extensive I&C design experience in nuclear or process industries, and leadership capabilities. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE clearance are required. Proficiency with MicroStation 2D and field walk-downs is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or related field with 5+ years experience, MS with 8+ years, or BS with 10+ years.
• Ten years of direct I&C design experience (last 15 years) in nuclear or process chemical industries.
• Experience with process control instrumentation, PLCs and distributed control systems.
• Proficiency in MicroStation 2D CADD software.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop quality solutions to complex problems.
• Apply site systems to meet requirements with quality, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and guidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for technical tasks.

Skills

I&C design

Process control instrumentation

PLCs

Distributed control systems

MicroStation 2D

Field walk-downs

Education

Ph.D. in engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation 2D

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal I&C Design Engineer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 09/23/26 (by Noon ET)

Principal I&C Design Engineer (2 positions)-

Duties

• 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.
• 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 applications of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepare 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.

Education/Yrs. Of Experience

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience OR a MS with 8+ years’ experience OR a BS with 10+ years’ experience or more (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).

Skills/Experience

• Ten (10) years of direct I&C design experience (within the last 15 years) in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• 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

• Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” 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.