Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Work Location

Aiken, SC

Responsibilities

• Support facility engineering as field/system engineer for operations, maintenance, and test of assigned systems.
• Design, upgrade, and evaluate facility systems and components, including review and approval of design changes.
• Ensure system operations remain within safety basis, operating limits, and regulatory requirements in a nuclear facility.
• Perform hazard analyses, engineering evaluations, and technical calculations to assess system performance and safety.
• Review plant configuration changes to determine impacts on design, safety basis, and operational procedures.
• Develop engineering reports, system health assessments, root cause analyses, and design studies to support decision-making.
• Resolve engineering-related corrective actions and deficiencies through formal tracking systems.
• Maintain alignment of drawings, procedures, and technical documents with system design, configuration, and safety basis.
• Conduct field walk-downs and inspections to verify system condition and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) to twenty (20) years’ experience related to engineering discipline (mechanical) and/or field/system engineering.
• Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as International Building Code (IBC), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) (ASD and LRFD), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and AWWA.
• Nuclear, chemical or wastewater facility experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of NQA-1 requirements applicable to specifications and design.
• Previous SRS or another DOE site experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of 10 CFR 830.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Employee benefit packages including 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.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Overview

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.

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.