Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Design Authority Engineer (Facility Modifications) (Hybrid) opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 12/11/25 (by Noon ET)

Senior Design Authority Engineer (Facility Modifications) (75% remote/25% onsite)-

Duties:

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective and efficient solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems.
Routinely use systems and meet all requirements with little supervisory guidance.
Assist in teaching newer professionals and guiding their efforts.
Incorporate conventional engineering or scientific 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 where only general objectives are stated coordinate various phases of the activity and perform development work in assigned field.
Define specific problems based on general problem information from management and customers.
Plan technical effort and coordinate activities with those of other divisions, departments and sections in focuses areas to solve problems.
Ensure compliance with technical requirements of assigned work, proper utilization and training of personnel operating under one's technical guidance, and compliance with approved schedules and staffing estimates.
Ensures appropriate technical performance of the end product developed and designed to resolve the original problem.
Determine scheduling and staffing requirements for assigned tasks, in collaboration with management.
Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues and management.
Enhance expertise in field through participation in local technical societies.
Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.

Education/Yrs. Of Experience:

A Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 2+ years' experience OR a MS with 5+ years' experience OR a BS with 7+ years' experience.

Skills/Experience:

Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field.
A working knowledge of DOE, federal and state regulations, and existing engineering and quality assurance standards and procedures.
Understanding and interpreting various electrical and mechanical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Requires a comprehensive understanding of site work control procedures, work practices, radiological control, quality assurance, configuration management, material control, and procedures for maintenance and operations-related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous SRS or DOE facility experience.
Design experience (within the last 10 years) in the nuclear or chemical process industry.
Previous SRS Design Authority Engineering or DOE facility experience.
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 (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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.

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