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

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 11/01/24 (noon ET)

Principal Engineer-

Responsibilities:
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 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 application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
Evaluate the results of programs and prepares 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 five (5) + years’ experience OR a MS with eight (8) + years’ experience OR a BS with ten (10) + years’ experience or more.
Personnel shall have technical knowledge of Startup Testing, including experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories: Design Reviews; Test Procedure development; Field execution of Testing/Commissioning
Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E, Startup Test (or equivalent)
Demonstrated minimum of one (1) year of recent testing/commissioning experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE/NNSA), or the commercial nuclear industry.

Preferred Qualifications:
Commissioning/Startup Testing qualification, Level II/III
Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical Work Documents related to Commissioning/Testing.
Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.
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 is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or large complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater Technical Associates is committed to employing 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-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater Technical Associates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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