Construction Discipline Engineer (CDE) - Mechanical/Piping

Work Location: Aiken, SC. Application Deadline: 10/20/26 (by Noon ET).

About the role

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Discipline Engineer (CDE) - Mechanical/Piping opportunity to support the Savannah River Site. The company is a New Mexico‑based small business with regional offices across the United States, providing fixed‑price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the DOE, NRC, Canadian commercial nuclear industry, and private sector contractors involved in nuclear, high‑hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to suit employee needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and technical oversight of field construction activities within a specified discipline associated with procurement, fabrication, installation, modification and maintenance of systems and components.
• Coordinating with Design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes.
• Walking‑down and reviewing designs for constructability, resolving design problems encountered in the field during construction, and meeting with Design Engineers to discuss solutions.
• Inspecting/verifying materials, equipment, and construction workmanship to assure compliance with drawings, specifications, and code requirements.
• Coordinating with Quality Control to ensure installation meets requirements.
• Participating in turnover activities.
• Supporting/participating in start‑up and functional check‑out of equipment and systems.
• Applying Construction Engineering principles to field conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least five (5) years of practical experience in construction mechanical field engineering;
• OR an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering and five to ten (5‑10) years of practical experience in construction mechanical engineering;
• OR a high school diploma and ten (10) + years of practical experience in construction mechanical engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

Skills

• Experienced with pipe/tubing fabrication and installation and pipe support fabrication and installation.
• Experienced with pipe testing, hydrostatic and pneumatic.
• Familiar with National Codes ASME Piping codes B31.1 and B31.3.
• Capable of interpreting design drawings, P&ID’s and Orthographics.
• Knowledge of SRS specific piping guides and standards is a plus.
• Familiar with National Codes and Standards (ASME relative to Tank fabrication/installation, rotating and stationary Equipment, H&V, Insulation, etc.) and capable of interpreting and analyzing requirements to ensure compliance.
• Experienced in H&V fabrication/installation/testing.
• Experienced in setting of equipment, pumps and alignments.
• Knowledge of SRS specific mechanical guides and standards is a plus.
• Experience in developing ordinary and critical lift plans is a plus.
• Experience in radiological work planning and hazard analysis is desirable.
• Capable of climbing and spending extended periods of time in the field.
• Capable of obtaining qualifications to work in radiological work areas.
• Working knowledge of discipline specific codes and standards.
• Previous experience with generating work execution plans (preferably utilizing the Asset Suite work control system).
• Previous experience with generating job hazards analysis.
• Previous experience performing material take off and procurement.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries.
• Employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.
• Multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.