Principal Structural Design Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates seeks a Principal Structural Design Engineer for the Savannah River Site to lead structural design efforts on complex nuclear and industrial facilities. You will define program scope, guide junior engineers, and apply advanced engineering principles to meet quality, budget, and schedule targets.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience (PhD with 5+ years, MS with 8+ years, or BS with 10+ years), plus expertise in STAAD and major codes (IBC, AISC, ACI,

Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years’ nuclear/industrial design experience or MS 8+ years or BS 10+ years.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD.
• Familiarity with National Codes and Standards (IBC, AISC, ACI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges.
• Apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Provide guidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience to resolve complex problems across multiple fields.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and manage complex requirements for problem solving.
• Provide leadership and direction inside and outside department lines on new approaches.
• Evaluate program results and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Identify improvements where existing components are inadequate and stay informed on technology advancement.
• Prepare schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements; monitor progress and expenditures.

Skills

Nuclear/Industrial design

STAAD

Codes & standards knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in science or engineering

MS in science or engineering

BS in science or engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

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

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

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.

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and OSHA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
• Previous experience working at SRS.
• Professional Engineering license.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

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.