Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an Electrical Design Engineer position in Aiken, South Carolina

Salary: $100-115
Location: Aiken, SC (Onsite)
Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
Work Schedule: 4-10s M-Th
Clearance: Q Clearance preferred; must be able to obtain Q clearance

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of 10 years of electrical design engineering experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry
• Experience performing electrical system calculations using ETAP or similar software
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance

Applications lacking these required qualifications will not be considered.

Impact

Join a highly skilled engineering team supporting critical national security and nuclear operations at the Savannah River Site. In this role, you will provide advanced electrical engineering expertise for complex nuclear and industrial facility projects, helping deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions. Your work will directly support mission-critical infrastructure, operational reliability, and modernization initiatives across DOE facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective engineering solutions to complex technical challenges
• Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS
• Perform engineering analysis, design development, construction support, and field walkdowns
• Generate and review engineering design output documents including:
• Single Line Drawings
• Electrical Equipment Lists
• Control System Designs
• Control Schematics and Connection Diagrams
• Electrical Equipment Specifications
• Bulk Material Specifications
• Circuit/Raceway/Wiring/Connection Designs
• Grounding Designs
• Heat Tracing Designs
• Fire Detection Systems
• Short Circuit Calculations
• Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis
• Load Flow Analysis
• Electrical System Sizing Calculations
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to resolve complex engineering problems
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, manage budgets, and review quality of work performed
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff
• Communicate technical results and recommendations to customers, colleagues, and management
• Support engineering activities using SRNS processes and procedures
• Perform weekly field walkdowns, including navigating construction environments and climbing ladders when necessary
• Stay informed of advancements in applicable engineering technologies and standards
• Support implementation of new engineering approaches and methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of:
• Ph.D. with 5 years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree with 8 years of experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of electrical design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry
• Working knowledge of NEC, IES, NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA requirements
• Experience using ETAP or similar software to generate electrical system calculations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance
• Ability to perform field walkdowns involving uneven terrain, extended walking distances, ladder climbing, and use of protective clothing
• Subcontractor must maintain active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA

Desired Skills

• Previous Savannah River Site (SRS) Design Engineering experience
• DOE facility experience and familiarity with DOE engineering support processes and procedures
• Prior active DOE “L” or “Q” clearance within the past two years
• Proficiency using MicroStation 2D CADD software
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience preparing technical reports, engineering studies, and presentations

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant engineering experience may be considered as outlined below:
• Ph.D. in applicable engineering/science discipline with 5 years of experience
• Master’s degree with 8 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Electrical Engineering is preferred

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.