Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a
Principal Structural Design Engineer opportunity to support the
Savannah River Site.Work Location: Aiken, SC
Application Deadline: 09/23/26 (by Noon ET)
Principal Structural Design Engineer -
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).
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!
