Senior (Mechanical) Design Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior (Mechanical) Design Specialist opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 02/05/26 (by Noon ET)

Senior (Mechanical) Design Specialist – A -

Duties:

- Develop designs for complex engineering systems.

- Prepare drawings and technical reports.

- Participate in the development of design standards and procedures.

- Perform technical reviews of design documents and specifications.

- Provide engineering services and support to construction activities.

- Prepare and review design standards and procedures.

- Prepare construction installation specifications and details.

- Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis.

- Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost-effective approach to meet design criteria.

- Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation.

- Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria.

- Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions.

- Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.

- Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.

Education/Yrs. of Experience:

- An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years' work experience OR 12- 16 years of practical work experience.

Skills/Experience:

- Demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer in nuclear or process chemical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.

- Demonstrate experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, and vendor document reviews.

- Must demonstrate a working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101.

- Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications

- Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Significant experience using Hexagon’s S3D software, Piping, Equipment and HVAC modules.

- Previous SRS design experience.

- Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling.

- 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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