Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Gas Testing Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Position Overview:

The Gas Testing Engineering IPT Lead is responsible for coordinating cross functional system design and gas testing activities, integrating hands on gas testing, pilot plant operations, systems engineering, and project leadership. The IPT Lead will drive schedule, budget, risk, and change management while ensuring safe, compliant, and high quality execution across all phases of development.

Key Responsibilities:

IPT Leadership and Project Coordination

Lead a cross functional IPT, coordinating schedules, budgets, scope, and resources.
Facilitate recurring team meetings focused on task tracking, issue identification, and resolution.
Provide technical guidance and conduct detailed reviews of engineering and testing documentation.
Coordinate with adjacent IPTs for alignment across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems.

Gas Testing and Process Development

Develop and implement gas centrifuge testing protocols; analyze results to improve system throughput, reliability, and separation performance.
Conduct advanced R&D in gas processing and separation technologies.
Lead pilot plant design, construction, and operations to validate and scale new processes.

Systems Engineering and Integration

Integrate pilot plant findings into facility design, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
Ensure cohesive interface control across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems.

Risk, Change, and Configuration Management

Identify issues, track risks, and develop mitigation plans; manage change and risk release processes.
Review and coordinate Design Change Requests (DCRs) and ensure updates are reflected in the integrated schedule.

Supplier Coordination and Stakeholder Communication

Coordinate with Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues.

Reporting and Performance Tracking

Drive schedule and budget adherence; support weekly progress reporting (e.g., Quad Chart).
Provide briefings on risks, issues, and schedule performance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline.
Seven (7)+ years of experience in system design, test engineering, and/or process development.
Experience in gas processing, separation technologies, and precision gas testing environments.
Hands on pilot plant design and operations experience for chemical or process development.
Proficiency with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and engineering software such as MATLAB or Python.
Strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management, and cross disciplinary coordination.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience with gas centrifuge testing or fuel cycle technology development.
Familiarity with facility design practices (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications).
Experience with NRC or DOE requirements.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Active DOE Q or DoD clearance.

Other Job Requirements:

United States Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater 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 their 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), Department of Defense (DOD), 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 its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

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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