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Senior Engineer A - Design Authority Engineer

COMPA Industries, Inc.
Aiken, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Senior Engineer A – Design Authority Engineer

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Engineer A position at the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, SC.

Salary: $90/hr - $96/hr

Location: Aiken, SC (Hybrid)

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s (40-hour workweek, excluding SRNS holidays)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DOE “Q” clearance required

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must Meet The Following To Be Considered:

  • Prior design experience within the last 10 years in the nuclear or chemical process industry is required
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance (eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA required)
  • Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of DOE, federal/state regulations, and site-specific engineering and quality assurance standards

Applications missing these criteria will not be considered.

Impact

Join a mission-critical team delivering engineering excellence at SRNS, supporting key DOE initiatives such as CD-2/3, CD-3A, CD-3C, and CD-3X. As a Design Authority Engineer, you will lead and support high-impact projects, ensuring technical rigor, safety compliance, and innovative problem-solving to advance national security and nuclear operations.

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Serve as Primary Design Authority (DA) for mechanical equipment and lead DA for limited area development; backup DA for configuration management and preventive maintenance
  • Develop plans, technical requirements, and documentation for CD-3A, CD-3C, and CD-2/3 scopes
  • Provide technical input and review for design removal, coatings removal, HVAC, and concrete removal
  • Lead technical proposal reviews, support inspection and testing plans, and aid in CD-3X package development
  • Host or support facility walkdowns (e.g., Building 226-F)
  • Communicate findings through reports, technical papers, and presentations
  • Collaborate across divisions to solve complex engineering problems
  • Ensure compliance with technical, scheduling, staffing, and budgetary objectives
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide technical execution

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education:
    • Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline with 2 years’ experience, OR
    • M.S. with 5 years’ experience, OR
    • B.S. with 7 years’ experience
  • Skills/Experience:
    • Mastery in assigned technical field with recognized expertise
    • Proven ability to define technical programs, lead problem-solving, and coordinate across departments
    • Must be capable of interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and documents
    • Strong understanding of radiological controls, configuration management, quality assurance, and operations-related areas
Desired Skills

  • Active or recent (within 2 years) DOE Q or L clearance
  • Previous experience at DOE facilities or SRS
  • Familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B, work control processes, and nuclear safety regulations

Education And Experience Requirements

  • As listed in Minimum Qualifications
  • Additional certifications or site-specific training preferred but not required

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs. For over 30 years, COMPA has supported the DOE and national security missions with technical expertise and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference. Be part of a mission-focused team solving complex challenges in nuclear facilities.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note: COMPA’s policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from specific positions.

Senior Engineer A – Design Authority Engineer

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Engineer A position at the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, SC.

Salary: $90/hr - $96/hr

Location: Aiken, SC (Hybrid)

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s (40-hour workweek, excluding SRNS holidays)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DOE “Q” clearance required

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must Meet The Following To Be Considered:

  • Prior design experience within the last 10 years in the nuclear or chemical process industry is required
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance (eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA required)
  • Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of DOE, federal/state regulations, and site-specific engineering and quality assurance standards

Applications missing these criteria will not be considered.

Impact

Join a mission-critical team delivering engineering excellence at SRNS, supporting key DOE initiatives such as CD-2/3, CD-3A, CD-3C, and CD-3X. As a Design Authority Engineer, you will lead and support high-impact projects, ensuring technical rigor, safety compliance, and innovative problem-solving to advance national security and nuclear operations.

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Serve as Primary Design Authority (DA) for mechanical equipment and lead DA for limited area development; backup DA for configuration management and preventive maintenance
  • Develop plans, technical requirements, and documentation for CD-3A, CD-3C, and CD-2/3 scopes
  • Provide technical input and review for design removal, coatings removal, HVAC, and concrete removal
  • Lead technical proposal reviews, support inspection and testing plans, and aid in CD-3X package development
  • Host or support facility walkdowns (e.g., Building 226-F)
  • Communicate findings through reports, technical papers, and presentations
  • Collaborate across divisions to solve complex engineering problems
  • Ensure compliance with technical, scheduling, staffing, and budgetary objectives
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide technical execution

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education:
    • Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline with 2 years’ experience, OR
    • M.S. with 5 years’ experience, OR
    • B.S. with 7 years’ experience
  • Skills/Experience:
    • Mastery in assigned technical field with recognized expertise
    • Proven ability to define technical programs, lead problem-solving, and coordinate across departments
    • Must be capable of interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and documents
    • Strong understanding of radiological controls, configuration management, quality assurance, and operations-related areas
Desired Skills

  • Active or recent (within 2 years) DOE Q or L clearance
  • Previous experience at DOE facilities or SRS
  • Familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B, work control processes, and nuclear safety regulations

Education And Experience Requirements

  • As listed in Minimum Qualifications
  • Additional certifications or site-specific training preferred but not required

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs. For over 30 years, COMPA has supported the DOE and national security missions with technical expertise and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference. Be part of a mission-focused team solving complex challenges in nuclear facilities.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note: COMPA’s policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from specific positions.

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