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Nuclear Design Authority Engineer (Procedures)

Job Category: Nuclear Engineer
Posted on: 09/30/2026, expires on 12/29/2026 (87 days)
Job reference #: 3682904

Location

Savannah River Site (SRS)

Savannah River Site (SRS), SC (US-Region II - South East)
Facility Zip Code: 29808

Compensation

Unspecified

Employment Type

Long Term

About Savannah River Site (SRS)

GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2027)

$113

Lodging/Night

$68

M&IE/Day

$181

Total/Day

State Unemployment (SC max benefit, US DOL)

$326

Max Weekly

20 wk

Max Duration

$6,520

Max Total

View Savannah River Site (SRS) Facility Details (Aiken, SC)

Job description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Nuclear Design Authority Engineer (Procedures) opportunity to support engineering programs at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Position Description

This position will support the development and implementation of an engineering procedures program for a DOE nuclear organization at the Savannah River Site. The selected candidate will review existing SRS Engineering Procedures and related documents and support their transition into organization-specific procedures and guidance.

This position is best suited for an experienced Design Authority, Cognizant Engineer, System Engineer, Shift Technical Engineer, or senior nuclear facility engineer who understands how engineering procedures are applied in an operating nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

Review existing SRS Engineering Procedures and related engineering documents.
Develop, revise, and transition procedures and guidance for use within the engineering organization.
Apply practical nuclear facility Design Authority/System Engineering experience when evaluating procedural requirements.
Ensure procedures clearly address engineering responsibilities, technical requirements, reviews, approvals, interfaces, and implementation.
Coordinate with Design Authorities, System Engineers, facility engineering, operations, maintenance, and other technical organizations.
Participate in and lead cross-functional teams supporting engineering program implementation.
Identify opportunities for engineering process improvement and optimization.
Develop clear, technically accurate written procedures and guidance.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of nuclear experience.
At least 5 years serving in a nuclear facility Design Authority-type function, such as Cognizant Engineer, System Engineer, Shift Technical Engineer, or comparable technical authority position.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant SRS engineering experience, particularly supporting Liquid Waste.
Demonstrated experience developing, revising, or implementing engineering procedures and guidance documents.
Experience as a Design Authority, Cognizant/System Engineer, or other nuclear facility technical authority.
Experience leading or participating in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Engineering process-improvement or optimization experience.
Local to the Aiken/SRS area or able to work onsite as required.

Other Job Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

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.

View all Edgewater job opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Other requirements

Degree
Bachelors

Experience
<1 year

Security Clearance
security clearance

Qualifications
Unspecified

Contact information

Edgewater Recruiter Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC

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