Senior Structural Designer (Aiken, SC)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Structural Designer-A opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 11/04/26 (by Noon ET)

Senior Structural Designer-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 support to construction activities.
• Prepare and review design standards and procedures.
• Prepare construction installation specifications and details.
• Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis.
• Review and approve Design Change Forms.
• 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 devise 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.
• Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling is preferred.

Required Skills/Experience:

• An in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications.
• Ability to apply advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
• Continued knowledge on new technologies and hardware in the industry.
• Eight (8) years of experience as a Structural Designer including experience with structural detailing and design of building structures and commodity supports.
• Knowledge of 3D structural modeling and experience using 3D Modeling using Hexagon’s S3D software is required.
• Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for structural design.
• The ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience.
• Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

Other Job Requirements:

• 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).

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

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), Department of Defense (DOD), 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.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

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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